Software Engineer Interview Experience - Netherlands
April 10, 2023
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I talked with a recruiter who said she’d get back to me about visas. However, she rejected me without contact a week later.
I’m not sure what the issue was, or if the visa couldn’t be obtained.
Questions
Why do you want to move?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 35 interview experiences for the Optiver Software Engineer role in Netherlands.
Success Rate
11%
Pass Rate
Optiver's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Netherlands is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive49%
Neutral20%
Negative31%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Optiver's Software Engineer interview process in Netherlands.
Optiver Work Experiences
5.0
Fast-paced but with real impact
Software Engineer • Current Employee
October 2, 2025
Pros: It's a fast-paced company, so it may be stressful to some. However, every day is different, and you can make a lot of impact, which will be recognized and rewarded fairly.
Cons: Stressful. Skills might not be super transferable.
4.0
Great Location, Lots Of Work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Amsterdam, Netherlands
May 21, 2023
Pros: Beautiful location, and the salary varies with time.
Cons: Work too much, but it's okay.
4.0
Entrepreneurial, Competitive, Tough Wlb
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
May 12, 2024
Pros: Extremely entrepreneurial culture.
As close to a frat outside college in corporate.
Cons: Very competitive.
Work-life balance can get tough.
- 5.0Fast-paced but with real impactSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 2, 2025Pros: It's a fast-paced company, so it may be stressful to some. However, every day is different, and you can make a lot of impact, which will be recognized and rewarded fairly.Cons: Stressful. Skills might not be super transferable.
- 4.0Great Location, Lots Of WorkSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAmsterdam, NetherlandsMay 21, 2023Pros: Beautiful location, and the salary varies with time.Cons: Work too much, but it's okay.
- 4.0Entrepreneurial, Competitive, Tough WlbSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesMay 12, 2024Pros: Extremely entrepreneurial culture. As close to a frat outside college in corporate.Cons: Very competitive. Work-life balance can get tough.
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