Is Citadel Securities a good place to work?
Asked to come onsite to NYC after passing the phone screen. Is it a good place that pays well? Recruiter mentioned they pay more than Google and FB. How true is this? I have to take at least 2 days off to fly to NYC for their interview. Is this worth doing?
Culture is not perfect, I don't see any "bro" either
Depends on what you like. No bro culture and a ton of smart people. But deadlines usually pretty ambitious.
How was the phone screen? LC question difficulty?
Easier end of medium
TC, YOE?
2 190
That's a pretty low TC for 190 yoe IMHO
Never interviewed there but it's a company I would consider working a few months or max a year in my career for that high TC. I would be ready to accept that year would be the most hectic year in my career.
High TC (considerably higher than F or G) but potentially worse WLB (average 50-55/week) and more ambitious deadlines. Overall very high talent pool - would definitely recommend for ambitious 20-something year old but maybe not for someone with family
Is it 55hrs/week just because the work is too much? People will judge you if work in a non conventional way? E.g.I like to put in a few extra hours on Saturdays but want to leave early on Fridays.
Any advice on preparing for the onsite? Will there be a system design question for 2 yoe?
Citadel Securities pay is typically one level above F/G. For example, a level 4 at F/G (TC 200-300k) might get a level 5 pay (TC 300-450k) at Citadel Securities.
Any advice for the onsite for someone with 2 yoe? Is it going to be all leetcode type qns?
how did you even get an interview?
Recruiter reached out
Did you get the offer?
Terrible place to work unless you like cold, bureaucratic, top-down finance, stereotypical bros, and worse.
How so?
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