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

Software Developer professionals working at Citadel have rated their employer with 3.7 out of 5 stars in 104 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Citadel employees being 4.0 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at Citadel now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at Citadel .

Does Citadel pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Citadel with 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 104 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is equal to the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries at Citadel.

How happy are Software Developer professionals working at Citadel?

49% of Software Developer employees at Citadel would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 26% in the past 12 months. Software Developer professionals have also rated Citadel with a 2.4 rating for work-life-balance, 3.1 rating for diversity and inclusion, 2.6 rating for culture and values and 3.8 rating for career opportunities.

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 Software Developer reviews

3.7

49% would recommend to a friend

(104 total reviews)

Ken Griffin

69% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.6

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Career opportunities

3.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Senior management

2.6

Culture & values

2.4

Work/Life balance

Software Developer employees have rated Citadel with 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 104 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have a good working experience there. Citadel is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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104 reviews

3.0

Sep 19, 2025

Trading Technology aligned

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Budgets for technology are substantial. If you need the fastest hardware, proprietary tooling, or specialized infrastructure, Citadel won’t cut corners.

Cons

Unlike a tech company where you might prototype products with more creative freedom, Citadel’s projects are tightly aligned to trading and business goals. Priorities can shift fast if markets demand it.

5.0

Aug 10, 2025

Good

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It’s a great way to expand your career

Cons

Fast paced structure, a little messy

5.0

Jun 11, 2025

Very Good Employee

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to work, very smart folks.

Cons

Can be quite tough, very high expectations

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