Process
First, an online assessment, then a screening with a mix of behavioral and technical questions.
The timeline took around two months from applying to setting up the interview.
Questions were not too difficult.
Questions
System design coding question in Python
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 164 interview experiences for the Optiver Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
7%
Pass Rate
Optiver's interview process for their Software Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive49%
Neutral30%
Negative21%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Optiver's Software Engineer interview process.
Optiver Work Experiences
5.0
Outstanding place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sydney, Australia
April 23, 2023
Pros: Incredible problems, smart people, exceptional compensation, genuine intent to do good.
Cons: Intense culture, very direct feedback. You will not be the smartest person in the room in most cases.
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.
5.0
Great Interview, No Issues
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
September 27, 2023
Pros: The interview was professional and well-organized.
Cons: No cons at all, lol.
- 5.0Outstanding place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSydney, AustraliaApril 23, 2023Pros: Incredible problems, smart people, exceptional compensation, genuine intent to do good.Cons: Intense culture, very direct feedback. You will not be the smartest person in the room in most cases.
- 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.
- 5.0Great Interview, No IssuesSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeShanghai, Shanghai, ChinaSeptember 27, 2023Pros: The interview was professional and well-organized.Cons: No cons at all, lol.
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