Process
I received a coding challenge on HackerRank that was quite difficult. I suspect they send this to nearly all applicants as the first step before a technical interview. However, I never reached that later step.
Questions
A quick way to factor prime numbers as part of the coding challenge.
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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
5.0
Senior Software Developer
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
December 22, 2016
Pros: Competitive, in-house proprietary software, so you can learn a lot.
Allowed to fail a few times.
Food.
Cons: Hectic. You own a lot of software and no one to back you up, because they are busy themselves. So you feel the weight of responsibility.
Not much chitchatting with colleagues. Daily routine is get in, slog, get out.
5.0
Demanding yet rewarding work
SWE Intern • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
July 14, 2024
Pros: Fun, difficult problems are part of the day-to-day.
Cons: The work is definitely demanding.
5.0
Smart Team, High Turnover
Engineer • Former Employee
June 2, 2021
Pros: Very smart people around to work with.
Cons: Too much turnaround with employees.
- 5.0Senior Software DeveloperSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesDecember 22, 2016Pros: Competitive, in-house proprietary software, so you can learn a lot. Allowed to fail a few times. Food.Cons: Hectic. You own a lot of software and no one to back you up, because they are busy themselves. So you feel the weight of responsibility. Not much chitchatting with colleagues. Daily routine is get in, slog, get out.
- 5.0Demanding yet rewarding workSWE Intern • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJuly 14, 2024Pros: Fun, difficult problems are part of the day-to-day.Cons: The work is definitely demanding.
- 5.0Smart Team, High TurnoverEngineer • Former EmployeeJune 2, 2021Pros: Very smart people around to work with.Cons: Too much turnaround with employees.
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