Process
It was pretty straightforward.
About what you would expect:
- HackerRank
- Moving forward (from HackerRank to in-person, to an offer).
This was about it. Nothing more, and nothing else for sure.
Questions
General Verilog code questions with sample code.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Optiver Hardware Engineer Intern role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Optiver's interview process for their Hardware Engineer Intern roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral100%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Optiver's Hardware Engineer Intern interview process in United States.
Optiver Work Experiences
4.0
Good culture and people
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
March 24, 2020
Pros: All the usual tech company perks (breakfast, lunch, snacks, coffee).
Reasonable hours for finance in general.
Good compensation, with a transparent performance-based bonus system.
Cons: Hours could still be better. 8-5:30 PM is pretty much the minimum expected for software devs, and it only gets worse.
Compared to some other tech firms my peers are working for, that's pretty bad.
Compared to other fintech firms my peers are working for, that's pretty good/on par.
4.0
Entrepreneurial, Competitive, Tough Wlb
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
May 12, 2024
Pros: Extremely entrepreneurial culture.
As close to a frat outside college in corporate.
Cons: Very competitive.
Work-life balance can get tough.
5.0
Very good
Application Engineer • Former Employee
Amsterdam, Netherlands
October 11, 2020
Pros: Culture and secondary benefits
Cons: inconsistency with the directions
- 4.0Good culture and peopleSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesMarch 24, 2020Pros: All the usual tech company perks (breakfast, lunch, snacks, coffee). Reasonable hours for finance in general. Good compensation, with a transparent performance-based bonus system.Cons: Hours could still be better. 8-5:30 PM is pretty much the minimum expected for software devs, and it only gets worse. Compared to some other tech firms my peers are working for, that's pretty bad. Compared to other fintech firms my peers are working for, that's pretty good/on par.
- 4.0Entrepreneurial, Competitive, Tough WlbSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesMay 12, 2024Pros: Extremely entrepreneurial culture. As close to a frat outside college in corporate.Cons: Very competitive. Work-life balance can get tough.
- 5.0Very goodApplication Engineer • Former EmployeeAmsterdam, NetherlandsOctober 11, 2020Pros: Culture and secondary benefitsCons: inconsistency with the directions
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