Process
- OA: You need to complete this within 72 hours, and it is not too hard.
- Phone interview: Normal behavioral questions, like introductions and further details about your project. I was rejected after this round. Sad.
- Tech interview
- System design
Questions
Why do you want to join Optiver?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Optiver Software Development Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Optiver's interview process for their Software Development Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral100%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Optiver's Software Development Engineer interview process in United States.
Optiver Work Experiences
4.0
Lots Of Opportunity, Long Hours
Junior Software Developer • Former Employee
November 10, 2023
Pros: a lot of opportunities around the firm
Cons: Long hours, not others really.
4.0
Good culture and people
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
March 24, 2020
Pros: All the usual tech company perks (breakfast, lunch, snacks, coffee).
Reasonable hours for finance in general.
Good compensation, with a transparent performance-based bonus system.
Cons: Hours could still be better. 8-5:30 PM is pretty much the minimum expected for software devs, and it only gets worse.
Compared to some other tech firms my peers are working for, that's pretty bad.
Compared to other fintech firms my peers are working for, that's pretty good/on par.
3.0
Optimistic Vibe, Long Commute
Software Engineer (SWE II) • Former Employee
Amsterdam, Netherlands
April 12, 2023
Pros: Very good and optimistic environment.
Cons: Far from home and crying downhill.
- 4.0Lots Of Opportunity, Long HoursJunior Software Developer • Former EmployeeNovember 10, 2023Pros: a lot of opportunities around the firmCons: Long hours, not others really.
- 4.0Good culture and peopleSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesMarch 24, 2020Pros: All the usual tech company perks (breakfast, lunch, snacks, coffee). Reasonable hours for finance in general. Good compensation, with a transparent performance-based bonus system.Cons: Hours could still be better. 8-5:30 PM is pretty much the minimum expected for software devs, and it only gets worse. Compared to some other tech firms my peers are working for, that's pretty bad. Compared to other fintech firms my peers are working for, that's pretty good/on par.
- 3.0Optimistic Vibe, Long CommuteSoftware Engineer (SWE II) • Former EmployeeAmsterdam, NetherlandsApril 12, 2023Pros: Very good and optimistic environment.Cons: Far from home and crying downhill.
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