We give our people the resources they need to excel, and our interview process is no exception. Learn more about what to expect as you move through the interview process.

Select a role of interest

01

First Round

This 45- to 60-minute remote interview will cover both technical and behavioral skills. We use video, so be sure you’re camera-ready!

We’ll focus on programming skills, ability, data structures/algorithms and problem-solving. Our core programming languages are Python and C++, but we welcome any languages. Prior to the interviews, we’ll send a CoderPad link.

Your interviewer may ask you to explain your approach. These aren’t trick questions: we just want to learn more about your strategy and process. The interviewer will also ask about your technical interests, past internship experience, school projects and your reasons for exploring opportunities at Citadel Securities.

This 45- to 60-minute remote interview will cover both technical and behavioral skills. We use video, so be sure you’re camera-ready!

We’ll focus on programming skills, ability, data structures/algorithms and problem-solving. Our core programming languages are Python and C++, but we welcome any languages. Prior to the interviews, we’ll send a CoderPad link.

Your interviewer may ask you to explain your approach. These aren’t trick questions: we just want to learn more about your strategy and process. The interviewer will also ask about your technical interests, past internship experience, school projects and your reasons for exploring opportunities at Citadel Securities.

02

Second Round

The second round is onsite, and usually consists of three to five 60-minute interviews. Like the first round, it assesses a combination of technical and behavioral skills.

It’s also an opportunity for you to ask what’s on your mind, so come prepared with questions.

Following this round of interviews, we will reach out with next steps within two weeks.

The second round is onsite, and usually consists of three to five 60-minute interviews. Like the first round, it assesses a combination of technical and behavioral skills.

It’s also an opportunity for you to ask what’s on your mind, so come prepared with questions.

Following this round of interviews, we will reach out with next steps within two weeks.

03

Final Review

Following the second round, hiring managers across teams within Citadel Securities will determine your fit within their specific team. If multiple teams are interested in moving forward with your candidacy, you will work with your recruiting contact to determine the best fit for you.

04

Offer

If we decide to move forward with an offer, our recruiting team will contact you with final details. If you ultimately receive an opportunity from two businesses at Citadel Securities, you will choose which business you would like to receive an offer from.

01

First Round

This 45-minute interview will cover both technical and behavioral skills. We use video, so be sure you’re camera ready!

We’ll focus on coding, data structures and algorithms and problem-solving. Your interviewer may ask you to explain your approach. These aren’t trick questions: we just want to learn more about your strategy and process. The interviewer will also ask about your technical interests, past internship experience, school projects and your reasons for exploring opportunities at Citadel.

This 45-minute interview will cover both technical and behavioral skills. We use video, so be sure you’re camera ready!

We’ll focus on coding, data structures and algorithms and problem-solving. Your interviewer may ask you to explain your approach. These aren’t trick questions: we just want to learn more about your strategy and process. The interviewer will also ask about your technical interests, past internship experience, school projects and your reasons for exploring opportunities at Citadel.

02

Second Round

The second round usually consists of three 45-minute interviews. Like the first round, it assesses a combination of technical and behavioral skills.
It’s also an opportunity for you to ask what’s on your mind, so come prepared with questions.

Following this round of interviews, we will reach out with next steps within two weeks.

The second round usually consists of three 45-minute interviews. Like the first round, it assesses a combination of technical and behavioral skills.
It’s also an opportunity for you to ask what’s on your mind, so come prepared with questions.

Following this round of interviews, we will reach out with next steps within two weeks.

03

Leadership Interview

If a hiring manager expresses interest in your profile, you will interview with a senior engineer to be assessed for a specific team.

Following the second round interviews, hiring managers across teams within Citadel and Citadel Securities have the opportunity to review your resume and interview feedback to determine where you would fit best. If a team expresses interest in your profile, they will call you in for an interview. If more than one team is interested, this round could consist of multiple interviews.

If a hiring manager expresses interest in your profile, you will interview with a senior engineer to be assessed for a specific team.

Following the second round interviews, hiring managers across teams within Citadel and Citadel Securities have the opportunity to review your resume and interview feedback to determine where you would fit best. If a team expresses interest in your profile, they will call you in for an interview. If more than one team is interested, this round could consist of multiple interviews.

04

Final Review

Hiring managers will determine your fit within that specific team.

If multiple teams are interested in moving forward with your candidacy, you will work with your recruiting contact to determine the best fit for you.

Hiring managers will determine your fit within that specific team.

If multiple teams are interested in moving forward with your candidacy, you will work with your recruiting contact to determine the best fit for you.

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