Software Engineer Intern Interview Experience - United States
September 26, 2025
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
OA (which is very long for some reason) -> Talk with HR -> DS Design Technical R&D -> Final R&D with back-to-back 1hr technical + 1 hr system design
Questions
The final round system design was a real-life style problem about a trading system. Nothing too crazy, plus some basic networking stuff.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 17 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
Positive59%
Neutral24%
Negative18%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Optiver's Software Engineer Intern interview process in United States.
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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