Process
1 online technical, 1 online Superday (3 LeetCodes).
Problems were pretty challenging, mostly because of the time crunch. I had approximately 30 minutes per problem. Each round included a 10-minute introduction and 5 minutes for questions at the end.
Questions
LeetCode Medium: Design LRU Cache
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 62 interview experiences for the Citadel Software Engineer (Internship) role in United States.
Success Rate
6%
Pass Rate
Citadel's interview process for their Software Engineer (Internship) roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive34%
Neutral53%
Negative13%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Citadel's Software Engineer (Internship) interview process in United States.
Citadel Work Experiences
2.0
Great Pay, Toxic Culture
Software Developer • Former Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
March 15, 2017
Pros: Comp is very good. Free food is decent.
Cons: No work-life balance (you would work 10-11 hours a day minimum).
Constant jokes from peers (and management) of "do or be fired".
Interests are very short-term. Failure is not an option.
CYA culture everywhere. Zero planning. No transparency from above.
Very poor communication when people come and go. One day you are sitting next to someone, the next day they are gone. No notice, no nothing – just like that.
3.0
Decent pay, long hours
Software Engineer • Current Employee
June 23, 2024
Pros: Good benefits and very smart, hardworking coworkers. Citadel is among the best in their field.
Cons: As an engineer, you and your work are more of a cost center for the business, and not a priority. Work-life balance is not a priority (which is fair).
4.0
Great Pay, No Complaints
Software Developer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
February 25, 2024
Pros: A competitive salary is offered here.
Cons: Can't think of any at the moment.
- 2.0Great Pay, Toxic CultureSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesMarch 15, 2017Pros: Comp is very good. Free food is decent.Cons: No work-life balance (you would work 10-11 hours a day minimum). Constant jokes from peers (and management) of "do or be fired". Interests are very short-term. Failure is not an option. CYA culture everywhere. Zero planning. No transparency from above. Very poor communication when people come and go. One day you are sitting next to someone, the next day they are gone. No notice, no nothing – just like that.
- 3.0Decent pay, long hoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJune 23, 2024Pros: Good benefits and very smart, hardworking coworkers. Citadel is among the best in their field.Cons: As an engineer, you and your work are more of a cost center for the business, and not a priority. Work-life balance is not a priority (which is fair).
- 4.0Great Pay, No ComplaintsSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesFebruary 25, 2024Pros: A competitive salary is offered here.Cons: Can't think of any at the moment.
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