Process
After applying, I had an initial screen with HR, followed by a technical assessment, then a remote "onsite" phase with two groups of engineers, and a manager/director. The interviews were non-trivial but pretty naturally guided.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Optiver FPGA role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Optiver's interview process for their FPGA roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Optiver's FPGA interview process in United States.
Optiver Work Experiences
5.0
Intern Experience at Optiver Amsterdam
SWE Intern • Former Employee
Amsterdam, Netherlands
October 6, 2025
Pros: Full ownership of the project, a very talented intern cohort, and lots of technical lectures.
Cons: Lot to learn in limited time
5.0
Fast-paced but with real impact
Software Engineer • Current Employee
October 2, 2025
Pros: It's a fast-paced company, so it may be stressful to some. However, every day is different, and you can make a lot of impact, which will be recognized and rewarded fairly.
Cons: Stressful. Skills might not be super transferable.
5.0
Intellectuals, Micro-managing Frustration
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
October 2, 2025
Pros: Interesting work environment with intellectuals.
Cons: Frustrating micromanaging when underperforming.
- 5.0Intern Experience at Optiver AmsterdamSWE Intern • Former EmployeeAmsterdam, NetherlandsOctober 6, 2025Pros: Full ownership of the project, a very talented intern cohort, and lots of technical lectures.Cons: Lot to learn in limited time
- 5.0Fast-paced but with real impactSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 2, 2025Pros: It's a fast-paced company, so it may be stressful to some. However, every day is different, and you can make a lot of impact, which will be recognized and rewarded fairly.Cons: Stressful. Skills might not be super transferable.
- 5.0Intellectuals, Micro-managing FrustrationSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 2, 2025Pros: Interesting work environment with intellectuals.Cons: Frustrating micromanaging when underperforming.
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