Software Engineer Interview Experience - Amsterdam, Netherlands
January 4, 2025
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
It was an online assessment, over 4 hours long, with typical "IQ test" questions.
There was a 7-day deadline to complete it. They sent it so fast; I assume anyone who applies receives it.
Questions
IQ questions, coding questions (LC)
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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
5.0
Fun, Addictive Learning Experience
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Amsterdam, Netherlands
September 5, 2023
Pros: It was a fun internship. I learned a lot.
Cons: Too addictive to work on stock trading.
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
Great place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
January 21, 2021
Pros: Interesting problems and good people to work with.
Cons: Not enough people to get things done.
- 5.0Fun, Addictive Learning ExperienceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAmsterdam, NetherlandsSeptember 5, 2023Pros: It was a fun internship. I learned a lot.Cons: Too addictive to work on stock trading.
- 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.
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJanuary 21, 2021Pros: Interesting problems and good people to work with.Cons: Not enough people to get things done.
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