In general, good place for your experience - Software Engineer Citadel Employee Review

4.0
Dec 1, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Highest concentration of smart people to learn from Free breakfast, lunch and dinner (if you stay late) Good compensation level and benefits If they let you go - they compensate

Cons

401k vested only after 3 years They usually let people go extremely quick There are no institutional systems really - it all depends on your boss (learning, career advancement, travel, work evaluation etc), if you fall out of favor and was doing a great job - nothing can protect you. Lots of brainwashing from management about "company goals".

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5.0
Jul 21, 2026
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Pros

fully own your products, good compensation and benefits

Cons

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3.0
Jul 15, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

great place for fast growth

Cons

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