Software Engineer Intern Interview Experience - Chicago, Illinois
July 1, 2024
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
After the OA, there was a behavioral phone screen with a recruiter that lasted less than 20 minutes. Afterwards, a technical interview on Codepair involved implementing a basic data structure.
Questions
How can you implement a queue?
Follow up: Actually build an array-based queue.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 8 interview experiences for the Optiver Software Engineer Intern role in Chicago, Illinois.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Optiver's interview process for their Software Engineer Intern roles in Chicago, Illinois is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive63%
Neutral13%
Negative25%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Optiver's Software Engineer Intern interview process in Chicago, Illinois.
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
Great Pay, Benefits, Culture
Software Engineer(Internship) • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
March 12, 2024
Pros: Great pay, benefits, culture, and hours.
Cons: One could argue it isn't as prestigious as some other firms.
- 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.
- 5.0Great Pay, Benefits, CultureSoftware Engineer(Internship) • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesMarch 12, 2024Pros: Great pay, benefits, culture, and hours.Cons: One could argue it isn't as prestigious as some other firms.
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