Software Engineer Grad Interview Experience - Chicago, Illinois
Process
The process began with a phone screen, followed by a HackerRank test. After passing both, I was invited for an onsite interview.
I had four rounds of interviews with the team. Everyone was really nice! The recruiter did a great job setting up the hotel and flights. Overall, I had a great time at the office and left with a positive experience.
Questions
A typical Computer Science fundamentals and design question that I stumbled on.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Optiver Software Engineer Grad role in Chicago, Illinois.
Success Rate
Optiver's interview process for their Software Engineer Grad roles in Chicago, Illinois is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Optiver's Software Engineer Grad interview process in Chicago, Illinois.
Optiver Work Experiences
- 4.0Good comp, be ready to work for itSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesDecember 20, 2023Pros: Coworkers work very hard and are very smart. This may be a con if you want to get ahead or coast somewhere, as this is not that place.Cons: Politics at many levels; promotions/leveling seem arbitrary. Various senior hires made that get paid 2x or 4x what people who started out of college and have been working a few years make. These senior hires do not contribute 2x or 4x the value.
- 2.0Not inline with software industry best tools or practicesSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesSeptember 3, 2020Pros: The company truly cares about the employees.Cons: Lots of practices and systems are not up to industry standards, and there is no appetite to improve them.
- 5.0Great company to work forSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesApril 20, 2021Pros: Good work-life balance, good pay.Cons: Technical debt in older projects (effort is starting to go into it). The bonus only comes once a year.
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