Citi Software Developer reviews

3.6

64% would recommend to a friend

(500 total reviews)
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Jane Fraser

70% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Software Developer Engineer employees have rated Citi with 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 500 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. Citi is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Finanzen industry (3.7 stars).

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500 reviews
4.0
May 16, 2025

Good headstart at career

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good culture in general at the workplace

Cons

Lesser opportunity for growth and learning

4.0
May 14, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Global exposure – Opportunities to work on international projects or collaborate with global teams. Diversity and inclusion – The company takes DEI initiatives seriously. Supportive colleagues – Most teams have a collaborative and respectful culture. Learning opportunities – Tons of internal resources, training, and mentorship if you seek it. Job stability – One of the more secure places to work in finance. Structured processes – Everything is documented, which can be helpful for new joiners. Leadership access – In some teams, management is approachable and open to feedback.

Cons

Limited innovation – Sometimes it feels like the company avoids taking bold risks. Work-life balance varies – Depends heavily on your manager and team. Too much red tape – Even small decisions require a lot of documentation and buy-in. Pay may not be competitive – Especially compared to fintechs or other investment banks.

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