Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interview Experience
April 2, 2026
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Very interactive and insightful process.
Had multiple rounds on coding and designs.
Interviewers are supportive and super kind.
Questions are not too difficult.
Also had one round of behavioral questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Optiver Software Development Engineer (SDE) role.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Optiver's interview process for their Software Development Engineer (SDE) roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral33%
Negative33%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Optiver's Software Development Engineer (SDE) interview process.
Optiver Work Experiences
5.0
Amazing Company, No Cons
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Current Employee
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
October 7, 2021
Pros: An amazing company to work with.
Cons: Can't think of any cons.
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 Company, Some Workload
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Current Employee
Amsterdam, Netherlands
February 3, 2024
Pros: A very good company. They take care of their employees.
Cons: Good, but some workload is there.
- 5.0Amazing Company, No ConsSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeAmsterdam, North Holland, NetherlandsOctober 7, 2021Pros: An amazing company to work with.Cons: Can't think of any cons.
- 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 Company, Some WorkloadSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeAmsterdam, NetherlandsFebruary 3, 2024Pros: A very good company. They take care of their employees.Cons: Good, but some workload is there.
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