Great in the beginning, but don't get your hopes up for recognition and advancement. - Software Engineer Citi Employee Review

4.0
Jul 14, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Great initial compensation and learning opportunities. Very cognizant of work-life balance.

Cons

Not really great at keeping up with inflation and bonus structure is terrible. I'm not happy with the internal hiring process. The website to view jobs internally is not a great experience.

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5.0
May 3, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Very good atmosphere and great place to start your career and get mentors

Cons

Long hours and no work life balance which is ok

3.0
Jul 3, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Hybrid schedule, supportive managers, opportunities

Cons

Once you’re in, comp basically plateaus. Layoffs are happening across the board, which tends to be the full-time culture of citi. The vibe is very much “run lean” until something actually breaks, and only then consider adding headcount. You have to be intentional about protecting your work-life balance, because the implicit expectation is that you’re always on—24/7, 365—without the support of a properly staffed team.

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