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

Senior Quantitative Developer professionals working at Citadel have rated their employer with 4.5 out of 5 stars in 60 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Citadel employees being 3.9 out of 5 stars. Search open Senior Quantitative Developer Jobs at Citadel now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Senior Quantitative Developer interview questions at Citadel .

Does Citadel pay Senior Quantitative Developer employees well?

Senior Quantitative Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Citadel with 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 60 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is equal to the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Senior Quantitative Developer salaries at Citadel.

How happy are Senior Quantitative Developer professionals working at Citadel?

88% of Senior Quantitative Developer employees at Citadel would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 9% in the past 12 months. Senior Quantitative Developer professionals have also rated Citadel with a 3.1 rating for work-life-balance, 4.3 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.8 rating for culture and values and 4.2 rating for career opportunities.

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 79 reviews)); "good benefits such as hotel and merhc" ((in 78 reviews)); "Some smart colleagues." ((in 40 reviews)); "Great compensation, working with high caliber co" ((in 37 reviews))

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

"Stressful sometimes and long hours" ((in 62 reviews)); "No work/life balance and a very cut" ((in 55 reviews)); "Poor management." ((in 34 reviews)); "Long hours are expected of you" ((in 11 reviews)); "2. Solid performers are let go while abusive managers who don't have a clue are kept in the firm." ((in 9 reviews))

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Citadel Senior Quantitative Developer reviews

4.5

88% would recommend to a friend

(60 total reviews)

Ken Griffin

77% approve of CEO

98% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Compensation and benefits

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Career opportunities

3.9

Senior management

3.8

Culture & values

3.1

Work/Life balance

Senior Quantitative Developer employees have rated Citadel with 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 60 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Senior Quantitative Developer professionals have an excellent working experience there. Citadel is rated 21% above average by Senior Quantitative Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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60 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 29, 2025

Great projects

Quantitative researcher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong people, great projects, strong systems

Cons

Nothing negative to say about my experience

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

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