Process
First applied online.
Then, I was given a link for an online assessment for initial screening.
This involved 90 minutes to solve a few questions on the HackerRank site. It was a standard experience, and the questions didn't feel out of place.
Questions
One of the problems was based on graphs.
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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
11%
Pass 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
Positive44%
Neutral44%
Negative11%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Citadel's Software Engineering Intern interview process in United States.
Citadel Work Experiences
5.0
Good perks, good career development, longer hours than normal big tech SWE
Software Engineering Intern • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
August 25, 2021
Pros: In-person internship, great perks (like going to the Four Seasons in FL).
Cons: Iffy WLB, but not unreasonable.
5.0
Great Ownership, Smart People
Software Engineering Intern • Former Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
November 4, 2017
Pros: Smart people.
Things get done.
Large amount of ownership given over projects.
Cons: Not much.
Hard to beat free food as well.
5.0
You get well compensated for the work you take on
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
June 2, 2021
Pros: Good management
Good compensation
Lots of upside
Cons: High stress.
Requires autonomy.
High turnover.
Bad work-life balance.
- 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.
- 5.0You get well compensated for the work you take onSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJune 2, 2021Pros: Good management Good compensation Lots of upsideCons: High stress. Requires autonomy. High turnover. Bad work-life balance.
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