Process
First, there was a phone screen. Following that, a technical round was conducted by two people. The technical interview consisted of two LeetCode questions and many C++ knowledge questions.
Questions
A bunch of C++ questions and a LeetCode hard.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 20 interview experiences for the Optiver Software Engineer Intern role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Optiver's interview process for their Software Engineer Intern roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive60%
Neutral25%
Negative15%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Optiver's Software Engineer Intern interview process in United States.
Optiver Work Experiences
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.
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
Questionable environment if you get in some teams
Software Engineer(Internship) • Former Employee
Sydney, Australia
July 21, 2025
Pros: Interesting challenges in work, lunches, snacks, good benefits.
Cons: Coworkers can be quite cold, arrogant, and distant.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3.0Questionable environment if you get in some teamsSoftware Engineer(Internship) • Former EmployeeSydney, AustraliaJuly 21, 2025Pros: Interesting challenges in work, lunches, snacks, good benefits.Cons: Coworkers can be quite cold, arrogant, and distant.
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