Graduate Software Engineer Interview Experience - United Kingdom
October 14, 2025
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The original assessments consisted of:
- A coding test (1 hard question) which takes approximately 75 minutes
- A coding knowledge quiz
- Zap-N, a set of short neuro assessment games
Questions
The coding test question was very difficult. It required a great understanding of data structures in programming and problem-solving.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Optiver Graduate Software Engineer role in United Kingdom.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Optiver's interview process for their Graduate Software Engineer roles in United Kingdom is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral100%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Optiver's Graduate Software Engineer interview process in United Kingdom.
Optiver Work Experiences
5.0
Great Company to Work
Graduate Software Engineer • Current Employee
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
August 26, 2024
Pros: Good salary and other benefits.
Cons: Start working early when the market opens.
4.0
Challenging But Learning With Best
Graduate Software Developer • Current Employee
London, undefined, United Kingdom
February 19, 2024
Pros: Trading Company, so will definitely learn the things with the best players.
Cons: Very challenging to work, as the expectation is very high.
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
- 5.0Great Company to WorkGraduate Software Engineer • Current EmployeeAmsterdam, North Holland, NetherlandsAugust 26, 2024Pros: Good salary and other benefits.Cons: Start working early when the market opens.
- 4.0Challenging But Learning With BestGraduate Software Developer • Current EmployeeLondon, undefined, United KingdomFebruary 19, 2024Pros: Trading Company, so will definitely learn the things with the best players.Cons: Very challenging to work, as the expectation is very high.
- 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
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