Process
Fairly random because the questions you get asked are based on the interviewer/team. It's difficult, but not impossible if you get lucky.
For example, I didn't get asked system design during my onsite, and the phone interview was LeetCode Easy. However, the final leadership round did have a LeetCode Hard question that took me some time.
Questions
Some questions marked with "Citadel" on LC.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 18 interview experiences for the Citadel Software Engineering Intern role in United States.
Success Rate
Citadel's interview process for their Software Engineering Intern roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Citadel's Software Engineering Intern interview process in United States.
Citadel Work Experiences
- 5.0Good perks, good career development, longer hours than normal big tech SWESoftware Engineering Intern • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesAugust 25, 2021Pros: In-person internship, great perks (like going to the Four Seasons in FL).Cons: Iffy WLB, but not unreasonable.
- 5.0Great Ownership, Smart PeopleSoftware Engineering Intern • Former EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesNovember 4, 2017Pros: Smart people. Things get done. Large amount of ownership given over projects.Cons: Not much. Hard to beat free food as well.
- 4.0Overall, a good place to work, but the hours are heftySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMarch 28, 2024Pros: Got to learn a lot about finance through the quants and traders. Good benefits.Cons: Hours are hefty; most people work 50+ hours a week. Culture is not the best, in the sense that most people usually just eat lunch at their desk. There isn't much socializing outside work topics (not completely nonexistent either, but definitely on the lower end).
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