Process
I spoke with a senior ML engineer.
We discussed research topics, work experience, and some coding problems.
The conversation focused mainly on the details of my resume.
The overall feeling was positive, and the engineer was willing to share their experiences.
Questions
They will ask your current salary.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Optiver ML Engineer role in Shanghai, China.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Optiver's interview process for their ML Engineer roles in Shanghai, China is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Optiver's ML Engineer interview process in Shanghai, China.
Optiver Work Experiences
2.0
Toxic Culture, Poor Balance
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Former Employee
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
September 16, 2025
Pros: Optiver is not a good place to work. Its culture is too toxic. I cannot say any pros, except its payment is higher than most IT companies, which you exchange for both your mental and physical health.
Cons: Culture is toxic.
Worse and worse work-life balance in the Shanghai office.
No career development.
Most IT managers are incapable; they just keep pushing.
5.0
Great Interview, No Issues
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
September 27, 2023
Pros: The interview was professional and well-organized.
Cons: No cons at all, lol.
5.0
Great People, Good Pay
Software Engineer(Internship) • Former Employee
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
September 6, 2024
Pros: Good compensation. People are nice.
Cons: No cons. Everything is good.
- 2.0Toxic Culture, Poor BalanceSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Former EmployeeShanghai, Shanghai, ChinaSeptember 16, 2025Pros: Optiver is not a good place to work. Its culture is too toxic. I cannot say any pros, except its payment is higher than most IT companies, which you exchange for both your mental and physical health.Cons: Culture is toxic. Worse and worse work-life balance in the Shanghai office. No career development. Most IT managers are incapable; they just keep pushing.
- 5.0Great Interview, No IssuesSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeShanghai, Shanghai, ChinaSeptember 27, 2023Pros: The interview was professional and well-organized.Cons: No cons at all, lol.
- 5.0Great People, Good PaySoftware Engineer(Internship) • Former EmployeeShanghai, Shanghai, ChinaSeptember 6, 2024Pros: Good compensation. People are nice.Cons: No cons. Everything is good.
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