Is Citadel a good company to work for as a Quantitative Software Developer?

Quantitative Software Developer professionals working at Citadel have rated their employer with 4.9 out of 5 stars in 21 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Citadel employees being 4.0 out of 5 stars. Search open Quantitative Software Developer Jobs at Citadel now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Quantitative Software Developer interview questions at Citadel .

Does Citadel pay Quantitative Software Developer employees well?

Quantitative Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Citadel with 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 21 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 4.4% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Quantitative Software Developer salaries at Citadel.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Citadel?

Software Engineer (99) , Analyst (50) , Quantitative Researcher (42) , Associate (25) , Senior Software Engineer (21) , Recruiting Coordinator (18) , Trader (16) , Quantitative Analyst (15) , Software Developer (14) , Intern (13) , Quantitative Developer (12) , Quant Researcher (9) , Portfolio Manager (8) , Financial Analyst (7) , Investment Analyst (7)

What are the pros of working at Citadel according to real employee reviews?

"People are smart and nice." ((in 98 reviews)); "Good pay and bonus if you are working in a profitable part of the company." ((in 88 reviews)); "good benefits such as hotel and merhc" ((in 62 reviews)); "Salary is great i.e compensation is very generous" ((in 40 reviews)); "Some smart colleagues." ((in 37 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Citadel according to real employee reviews?

"Can be stressful and long hours" ((in 65 reviews)); "No work/life balance and a very cut" ((in 53 reviews)); "Poor management." ((in 32 reviews)); "Long hours are expected of you" ((in 12 reviews)); "2. Solid performers are let go while abusive managers who don't have a clue are kept in the firm." ((in 10 reviews))

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Citadel Quantitative Software Developer reviews

4.9

84% would recommend to a friend

(21 total reviews)

Ken Griffin

56% approve of CEO

97% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.6

Diversity & inclusion

4.4

Compensation and benefits

4.1

Career opportunities

3.7

Culture & values

3.6

Senior management

3.1

Work/Life balance

Quantitative Software Developer employees have rated Citadel with 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 21 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Quantitative Software Developer professionals have an excellent working experience there. Citadel is rated 32% above average by Quantitative Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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21 reviews

5.0

Mar 6, 2026

Not for everyone, but you will like it if you fit in

Senior quantitative developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work with super intelligent people. Great benefits. Competitive pay.

Cons

WLB... Sometimes firm pivots too many much.

5.0

Nov 19, 2025

Good

Quantitative analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and benefits and people are good

Cons

People are mean sometimes but it’s ok

5.0

Mar 20, 2025

Work Hard Play Hard ££

Quantitative developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Compensation Independence to make impact

Cons

Some politics WLB sometimes can be hectic

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