Process
The number of rounds will be 3-4, depending on the result of the interview.
An online assessment (OA) was conducted, featuring three algorithm questions to be completed within two hours.
After that, an HR round will follow, focusing on your personal goals and past experiences.
Following that, there will be a pair programming interview and a code debugging test.
Questions
Basics of Java programming, such as:
- What is JDK?
- What is the difference between JDK, JRE, and JVM?
- What is a JIT compiler?
- What are access specifiers and their types?
- How many types of constructors are used in Java?
etc...
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Interview Statistics
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Success Rate
Optiver's interview process for their Java Developer roles in Hong Kong is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for Optiver's Java Developer interview process in Hong Kong.
Optiver Work Experiences
- 5.0Nice, smart peopleSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomMarch 31, 2025Pros: Everyone is nice, everyone is smart, [and has an] entrepreneurial attitude.Cons: Lots of engineers, even senior ones, lack outside experience. It's hard to get anything done outside of established boundaries. Lots of inertia around existing tech and a lack of outside perspective makes it hard to point out problems or suggest solutions outside of expectations.
- 5.0Great Team, Lacking DiversitySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeApril 6, 2023Pros: Working with talented and friendly people on interesting projects with great benefits.Cons: Not a very diverse workplace, but trying to improve.
- 4.0solid place to internSoftware Engneering Intenr • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesSeptember 10, 2023Pros: Solid and very transparent pay scale.Cons: Decently long hours; hard to get feedback.
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