For technologists, a good place to learn about finance and trading, but not technology - Senior Software Developer Citadel Employee Review

3.0
Aug 29, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good in house training on finance, markets, etc. You can learn a lot as a technologist. Good pay and bonus if you are working in a profitable part of the company.

Cons

Technology is deep but very narrow and old-school. Very little open source. Very little collaboration. The tech staff is operated a bit as a fiefdom, based on loyalty and hours worked.

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