Software Engineer Intern Interview Experience - Amsterdam, Netherlands
October 1, 2025
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
It was an HR interview. They asked general HR questions, like: What are your strengths? Tell me about yourself. Why do you want to work at Optiver?
They were quite polite. It was a good experience.
Questions
Why do you want to work at Optiver?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the Optiver Software Engineer Intern role in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Success Rate
20%
Pass Rate
Optiver's interview process for their Software Engineer Intern roles in Amsterdam, Netherlands is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Optiver's Software Engineer Intern interview process in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Optiver Work Experiences
4.0
Pretty interesting company
Software Engineer Intern • Former Employee
Sydney, Australia
August 9, 2023
Pros: Learned a lot about the technology stack.
Cons: Pretty intense workplace, especially if you’re on a trading floor.
3.0
Great People, Rewarding Pace
Software Engineer Intern • Current Employee
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
April 16, 2023
Pros: Great people and a fast-paced environment.
Cons: Intensive interview process, but very rewarding.
5.0
Intern Experience at Optiver Amsterdam
SWE Intern • Former Employee
Amsterdam, Netherlands
October 6, 2025
Pros: Full ownership of the project, a very talented intern cohort, and lots of technical lectures.
Cons: Lot to learn in limited time
- 4.0Pretty interesting companySoftware Engineer Intern • Former EmployeeSydney, AustraliaAugust 9, 2023Pros: Learned a lot about the technology stack.Cons: Pretty intense workplace, especially if you’re on a trading floor.
- 3.0Great People, Rewarding PaceSoftware Engineer Intern • Current EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaApril 16, 2023Pros: Great people and a fast-paced environment.Cons: Intensive interview process, but very rewarding.
- 5.0Intern Experience at Optiver AmsterdamSWE Intern • Former EmployeeAmsterdam, NetherlandsOctober 6, 2025Pros: Full ownership of the project, a very talented intern cohort, and lots of technical lectures.Cons: Lot to learn in limited time
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