Process
Not too terrible.
A couple of rough questions, but if you know a decent bit about one of the big three HDLs, you'll be fine.
They did make it seem like the work/life balance for full-timers was pretty bleak.
Questions
Make a Finite State Machine that parses a simple regex.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Optiver Hardware Engineering role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Optiver's interview process for their Hardware Engineering 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 Hardware Engineering interview process in United States.
Optiver Work Experiences
3.0
Could be better
Software Developer • Current Employee
Sydney, Australia
August 22, 2021
Pros: Very high compensation.
Lots of perks.
Free food.
Cons: Poor work-life balance.
Lack of diversity.
Individualistic culture, where everyone works for their own ratings.
4.0
Good Balance, Needs Listening
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
September 18, 2024
Pros: Decent culture
Good work-life balance
Cons: Could listen to employees more.
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.
- 3.0Could be betterSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeSydney, AustraliaAugust 22, 2021Pros: Very high compensation. Lots of perks. Free food.Cons: Poor work-life balance. Lack of diversity. Individualistic culture, where everyone works for their own ratings.
- 4.0Good Balance, Needs ListeningSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomSeptember 18, 2024Pros: Decent culture Good work-life balanceCons: Could listen to employees more.
- 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.
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