Process
I took the OA, and it was very hard. It was 90 minutes and nothing was that hard conceptually if I had more time, but they just ask you to understand A LOT in 90 minutes and write a lot of code.
Questions
Something about battery system and how to design it
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 164 interview experiences for the Optiver Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
7%
Pass Rate
Optiver's interview process for their Software Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive49%
Neutral30%
Negative21%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Optiver's Software Engineer interview process.
Optiver Work Experiences
5.0
Great Culture, Flexible Food
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
January 19, 2021
Pros: - Free food
- Very good culture
- Very flexible
Cons: None at all that I know of.
5.0
Intellectuals, Micro-managing Frustration
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
October 2, 2025
Pros: Interesting work environment with intellectuals.
Cons: Frustrating micromanaging when underperforming.
4.0
A good place to work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
April 23, 2025
Pros: The pay was good, and the people were smart.
Cons: The hours can be long.
- 5.0Great Culture, Flexible FoodSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaJanuary 19, 2021Pros: - Free food - Very good culture - Very flexibleCons: None at all that I know of.
- 5.0Intellectuals, Micro-managing FrustrationSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 2, 2025Pros: Interesting work environment with intellectuals.Cons: Frustrating micromanaging when underperforming.
- 4.0A good place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesApril 23, 2025Pros: The pay was good, and the people were smart.Cons: The hours can be long.
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