Junior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Amsterdam, Netherlands
May 1, 2020
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I had contact via email, followed by a phone interview. After that, I completed a HackerRank test that assessed my Java skills and implementation abilities. The test was available for 48 hours.
Questions
What do you look forward to in the job, and what makes you a good candidate?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Optiver Junior Software Engineer role in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Optiver's interview process for their Junior Software Engineer roles in Amsterdam, Netherlands is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral50%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Optiver's Junior Software Engineer interview process in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Optiver Work Experiences
5.0
Amazing Culture, Perks, Pay
Junior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
March 6, 2019
Pros: Good culture, great pay, great perks. Good work-life balance, free gym, free food, and an egalitarian culture.
Cons: Not much that I can think of off the bat.
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
Great place to work!
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Amsterdam, Netherlands
July 4, 2023
Pros: Great compensation and driven people.
Cons: Gender balance is not great, but they are actively trying to improve it.
- 5.0Amazing Culture, Perks, PayJunior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaMarch 6, 2019Pros: Good culture, great pay, great perks. Good work-life balance, free gym, free food, and an egalitarian culture.Cons: Not much that I can think of off the bat.
- 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
- 5.0Great place to work!Software Engineer • Current EmployeeAmsterdam, NetherlandsJuly 4, 2023Pros: Great compensation and driven people.Cons: Gender balance is not great, but they are actively trying to improve it.
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