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Good comp, good people, bad WLB

Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Citadel for less than 1 year
February 10, 2026
New York, NY
4.0
Pros

Good comp, and the smartest people I've had the pleasure to work with.

Cons

Bad WLB. They make you work for your comp, which is fair.

Not much room for career growth. Both college hires and external hires are expected to perform at the same high bar, but once you get in, there's no room for promotion unless you enter the managerial track.

Advice to Management

Ensure existing hires are paid market rate, or they'll start leaving.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
2.0
Culture and Values
3.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
3.0
Career Opportunities
2.0
Compensation and Benefits
5.0
Senior Management
3.0

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