Software Engineer Interview Experience - Chicago, Illinois
August 1, 2012
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
After a lengthy technical interview, I never heard back from them, even though the interviewer seemed pleased with my answers.
Questions
None
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 25 interview experiences for the Optiver Software Engineer role in Chicago, Illinois.
Success Rate
4%
Pass Rate
Optiver's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Chicago, Illinois is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive76%
Neutral20%
Negative4%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Optiver's Software Engineer interview process in Chicago, Illinois.
Optiver Work Experiences
4.0
Great Culture, Tough Balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
December 25, 2023
Pros: Good flat structure and culture
Cons: Work-life balance isn't always good.
5.0
Invigorating Work, Long Hours
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
September 12, 2024
Pros: Invigorating environment and interesting problems
Cons: Hours are on the longer side and very intense during those hours.
3.0
Professional, but not supportive
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
September 21, 2023
Pros: Compensated well, working with very talented people and well-designed systems. Nice office, lots of perks.
Cons: It wasn't a very supportive environment. It didn't really need to be, since they compensate so well. Autonomy was highly expected; positive feedback was optional. I worked an average of 49 hours a week.
- 4.0Great Culture, Tough BalanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesDecember 25, 2023Pros: Good flat structure and cultureCons: Work-life balance isn't always good.
- 5.0Invigorating Work, Long HoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesSeptember 12, 2024Pros: Invigorating environment and interesting problemsCons: Hours are on the longer side and very intense during those hours.
- 3.0Professional, but not supportiveSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesSeptember 21, 2023Pros: Compensated well, working with very talented people and well-designed systems. Nice office, lots of perks.Cons: It wasn't a very supportive environment. It didn't really need to be, since they compensate so well. Autonomy was highly expected; positive feedback was optional. I worked an average of 49 hours a week.
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