Process
Phone screen, then a coding phone interview, then a 4-hour final interview with different engineers.
Overall, very little actual problem-solving was involved, with the focus leaning more towards system design questions.
The experience was pleasant all around.
Questions
Why do you want to work in the trading industry as a dev?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 8 interview experiences for the Optiver Software Engineer New Grad role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Optiver's interview process for their Software Engineer New Grad roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral38%
Negative13%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Optiver's Software Engineer New Grad interview process in United States.
Optiver Work Experiences
1.0
Good Learning, Grueling Exam
Software Engineer New Grad • Current Employee
December 18, 2023
Pros: Good experiences, and I can know what level of knowledge they are expecting.
Cons: The exam is so long, and one needs to be fast to play those games.
5.0
Great People, Great Experience
SWE Intern • Former Employee
October 15, 2022
Pros: It was good. People are nice.
Cons: Not really many cons to say.
5.0
I recommend Optiver
Software Developer • Former Employee
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
February 17, 2020
Pros: Good people, good culture, great remuneration, nice people.
Cons: I can think of none.
- 1.0Good Learning, Grueling ExamSoftware Engineer New Grad • Current EmployeeDecember 18, 2023Pros: Good experiences, and I can know what level of knowledge they are expecting.Cons: The exam is so long, and one needs to be fast to play those games.
- 5.0Great People, Great ExperienceSWE Intern • Former EmployeeOctober 15, 2022Pros: It was good. People are nice.Cons: Not really many cons to say.
- 5.0I recommend OptiverSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeAmsterdam, North Holland, NetherlandsFebruary 17, 2020Pros: Good people, good culture, great remuneration, nice people.Cons: I can think of none.
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