Software Engineer Interview Experience - Amsterdam, Netherlands
October 14, 2023
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
After an online test, I was invited to an online interview. During the interview, I was asked a few questions about my motivation and past experience. I did not progress to the next stage.
Questions
What is your motivation in applying for this role?
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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
Great Team, Lacking Diversity
Software Engineer • Current Employee
April 6, 2023
Pros: Working with talented and friendly people on interesting projects with great benefits.
Cons: Not a very diverse workplace, but trying to improve.
4.0
Good Pay, Low Interest
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
October 12, 2022
Pros: Pay, money, salary, income, TC
Cons: Time, life, sanity, interest, depression
5.0
Intellectuals, Micro-managing Frustration
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
October 2, 2025
Pros: Interesting work environment with intellectuals.
Cons: Frustrating micromanaging when underperforming.
- 5.0Great Team, Lacking DiversitySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeApril 6, 2023Pros: Working with talented and friendly people on interesting projects with great benefits.Cons: Not a very diverse workplace, but trying to improve.
- 4.0Good Pay, Low InterestSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesOctober 12, 2022Pros: Pay, money, salary, income, TCCons: Time, life, sanity, interest, depression
- 5.0Intellectuals, Micro-managing FrustrationSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 2, 2025Pros: Interesting work environment with intellectuals.Cons: Frustrating micromanaging when underperforming.
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