Process
OA on HackerRank that asks LeetCode-type questions.
Then a typical behavioral phone call with HR.
Then a HackerRank review with a person on their tech team.
Then the final round with a programming problem and system design.
Questions
Why do you want to work at Optiver?
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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.
2.0
Very stressful work culture
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
October 1, 2024
Pros: Compensation is very good.
If you can handle the stress and toxic culture, career growth can be good, and there is a lot to learn.
Surface-level benefits, such as free food and merchandise, are good.
Cons: - Extremely stressful work culture.
- Evaluated based on how your "project" goes, not how all of your other work goes.
- Can get put on a PIP/fired quite easily.
- Thrown into the deep end as a graduate and will get cut if you don't do well in your first project.
1.0
Toxic Culture, Bad Management
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Amsterdam, Netherlands
October 15, 2023
Pros: Nothing, toxic culture, bad management.
Cons: Toxic culture, bad management, stupid colleagues.
- 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.
- 2.0Very stressful work cultureSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaOctober 1, 2024Pros: Compensation is very good. If you can handle the stress and toxic culture, career growth can be good, and there is a lot to learn. Surface-level benefits, such as free food and merchandise, are good.Cons: - Extremely stressful work culture. - Evaluated based on how your "project" goes, not how all of your other work goes. - Can get put on a PIP/fired quite easily. - Thrown into the deep end as a graduate and will get cut if you don't do well in your first project.
- 1.0Toxic Culture, Bad ManagementSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeAmsterdam, NetherlandsOctober 15, 2023Pros: Nothing, toxic culture, bad management.Cons: Toxic culture, bad management, stupid colleagues.
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