Software Developer Intern Interview Experience - Sydney, Australia
April 1, 2021
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Coding test, phone screen, live coding, final interview.
Only made it to the phone screen. Although I only made it that far, I could tell that the process was well organized and the interview was nice.
Questions
How do you respond to negative feedback?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 7 interview experiences for the Optiver Software Developer Intern role in Sydney, Australia.
Success Rate
14%
Pass Rate
Optiver's interview process for their Software Developer Intern roles in Sydney, Australia is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive86%
Neutral14%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Optiver's Software Developer Intern interview process in Sydney, Australia.
Optiver Work Experiences
5.0
Smart People, High Learning
Software Developer Intern • Former Employee
Sydney, Australia
March 3, 2023
Pros: Smart people, lots to learn.
Cons: Non-zero pressure, though not too bad.
4.0
Great work experience, poor decision-making
Software Developer Intern • Former Employee
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
March 22, 2023
Pros: Fast-paced environment and interesting work.
Cons: Lack of proper feedback and reflection on performance. Most of the interns with exceptional performance didn't end up having return offers.
5.0
Good place to work
Software Developer Intern • Former Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
April 3, 2023
Pros: Coworkers are approachable and knowledgeable. Optiver does not require 80+ hrs/week of work for devs like some HFTs do.
Cons: For me, I did not want to work in HFT.
- 5.0Smart People, High LearningSoftware Developer Intern • Former EmployeeSydney, AustraliaMarch 3, 2023Pros: Smart people, lots to learn.Cons: Non-zero pressure, though not too bad.
- 4.0Great work experience, poor decision-makingSoftware Developer Intern • Former EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaMarch 22, 2023Pros: Fast-paced environment and interesting work.Cons: Lack of proper feedback and reflection on performance. Most of the interns with exceptional performance didn't end up having return offers.
- 5.0Good place to workSoftware Developer Intern • Former EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesApril 3, 2023Pros: Coworkers are approachable and knowledgeable. Optiver does not require 80+ hrs/week of work for devs like some HFTs do.Cons: For me, I did not want to work in HFT.
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