Citi·Software Engineer

Citi Software Engineer interview experience

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SeniorPosted Jun 2026 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I applied through the career portal for a senior Java developer role at Citi, and my process ended quickly.

After getting scheduled, I was rejected right after the first round.

The first interview had two developers and one manager in the panel. It started with quick introductions, then they asked me to talk through my project background. A big part of the discussion felt like matching expectations—whether I could collaborate well, what I was initially expecting in terms of offer range, and straightforward compensation questions like my current CTC and how much they could offer.

By the end of that round, I didn’t move forward. Honestly, what stood out most was how much the conversation centered

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