Software Engineer Interview Experience - Amsterdam, Netherlands
April 24, 2025
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Intro call, then multiple timed tests and brain teasers – wasting time.
No serious approach to candidates; resigned before starting.
Should be a short coding challenge and face-to-face interviews instead.
Questions
To do 8-hour tests (coding + dumb games).
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 30 interview experiences for the Optiver Software Engineer role in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Success Rate
13%
Pass Rate
Optiver's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Amsterdam, Netherlands is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral20%
Negative30%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Optiver's Software Engineer interview process in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Optiver Work Experiences
3.0
Good Food, Limited Tech
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
January 13, 2023
Pros: Free and nice food. Good working environment.
Cons: Much less exposure. Optiver is not a tech-heavy firm.
5.0
Fast-paced but with real impact
Software Engineer • Current Employee
October 2, 2025
Pros: It's a fast-paced company, so it may be stressful to some. However, every day is different, and you can make a lot of impact, which will be recognized and rewarded fairly.
Cons: Stressful. Skills might not be super transferable.
5.0
Smart Team, Great Perks
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
January 20, 2025
Pros: Very tech-driven, good perks. People are hard-working and smart. Great office.
Cons: cannot really think of any
- 3.0Good Food, Limited TechSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAmsterdam, North Holland, NetherlandsJanuary 13, 2023Pros: Free and nice food. Good working environment.Cons: Much less exposure. Optiver is not a tech-heavy firm.
- 5.0Fast-paced but with real impactSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 2, 2025Pros: It's a fast-paced company, so it may be stressful to some. However, every day is different, and you can make a lot of impact, which will be recognized and rewarded fairly.Cons: Stressful. Skills might not be super transferable.
- 5.0Smart Team, Great PerksSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesJanuary 20, 2025Pros: Very tech-driven, good perks. People are hard-working and smart. Great office.Cons: cannot really think of any
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