Process
I was sent a HackerRank assessment directly after applying. The assessment was 60 minutes long and featured two medium-level LeetCode questions centered around probability. I solved all test cases but, five days later, received a rejection email.
Questions
60 minutes for 2 LeetCode questions.
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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
4.0
Demanding and Rewarding
Database Administrator • Former Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
July 7, 2010
Pros: Excellent benefits package and salary.
Meals are covered.
Provides back-up daycare.
Can work from home with prior approval.
It can be a very good asset on a resume.
Cons: Most employees work well over 40 hours per week. The stress factor is high as Citadel lays off the bottom 10 percent every one to two years. Most employees are the best at what they do, but it isn't always recognized by management.
3.0
Tough place to work
Senior Software Developer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
January 16, 2012
Pros: 1. Great benefits.
2. Free food.
3. Work on the latest technologies.
4. Very high-paced.
Cons: 1. Poor work/life balance.
2. Managers lack leadership and do not show respect.
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.
- 4.0Demanding and RewardingDatabase Administrator • Former EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesJuly 7, 2010Pros: Excellent benefits package and salary. Meals are covered. Provides back-up daycare. Can work from home with prior approval. It can be a very good asset on a resume.Cons: Most employees work well over 40 hours per week. The stress factor is high as Citadel lays off the bottom 10 percent every one to two years. Most employees are the best at what they do, but it isn't always recognized by management.
- 3.0Tough place to workSenior Software Developer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJanuary 16, 2012Pros: 1. Great benefits. 2. Free food. 3. Work on the latest technologies. 4. Very high-paced.Cons: 1. Poor work/life balance. 2. Managers lack leadership and do not show respect.
- 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.
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