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

Senior Software Developer professionals working at Citadel have rated their employer with 4.6 out of 5 stars in 24 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 Senior Software Developer Jobs at Citadel now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Senior Software Developer interview questions at Citadel .

Does Citadel pay Senior Software Developer employees well?

Senior Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Citadel with 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 24 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 8.3% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Senior Software Developer salaries at Citadel.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Citadel?

Software Engineer (98) , 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)); "pay is good and in cash" ((in 84 reviews)); "good benefits such as hotel and merhc" ((in 70 reviews)); "Salary is great i.e compensation is very generous" ((in 39 reviews)); "Some smart colleagues." ((in 35 reviews))

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

"Stressful sometimes and long hours" ((in 59 reviews)); "No work/life balance and a very cut" ((in 53 reviews)); "Poor management." ((in 33 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 10 reviews))

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Citadel Senior Software Developer reviews

4.6

97% would recommend to a friend

(24 total reviews)

Ken Griffin

99% approve of CEO

99% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

5.0

Compensation and benefits

4.9

Career opportunities

4.0

Senior management

3.0

Culture & values

3.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Work/Life balance

Senior Software Developer employees have rated Citadel with 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 24 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Senior Software Developer professionals have an excellent working experience there. Citadel is rated 24% above average by Senior Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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24 reviews

5.0

Jun 3, 2025

Great place to work, great comp

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Comp Great progression for those who want it. Treats employees well

Cons

Depending on the team, can be very stressful and grueling.

4.0

Nov 29, 2024

nothing unexpected

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good pay, can work with smart people

Cons

long working hours, very bureacratic

4.0

Feb 28, 2024

nice working environment

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The firm allows to use many different technology stacks

Cons

lots of old code uses the decades old technology that no one could understand right now

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