Process
I applied online for the Amsterdam office.
They quickly (within 1 day) reached out to me and sent me a 2.5-hour HackerRank.
Once I passed, we set up a 1-hour interview, covering technical knowledge and motivations.
Questions
Why do you want to work for Optiver? I partially failed because I didn't show enough motivation.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Optiver Software Engineer role in Norway.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Optiver's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Norway is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral0%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Optiver's Software Engineer interview process in Norway.
Optiver Work Experiences
5.0
Tough but fair
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Amsterdam, Netherlands
November 10, 2024
Pros: + Little politics
+ Tech leads still write code
+ No red tape
Cons: - Can get stressful depending on the team.
2.0
Awful attitude from the HR people
Software Engineer • Former Employee
February 3, 2021
Pros: Great salary and city location
Cons: They treat you like nobody.
3.0
Great Pay, Tedious Hiring
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
July 18, 2024
Pros: The pay is great, and there are multiple opportunities to explore.
Cons: The hiring process and interviews can be quite tedious.
- 5.0Tough but fairSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAmsterdam, NetherlandsNovember 10, 2024Pros: + Little politics + Tech leads still write code + No red tapeCons: - Can get stressful depending on the team.
- 2.0Awful attitude from the HR peopleSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeFebruary 3, 2021Pros: Great salary and city locationCons: They treat you like nobody.
- 3.0Great Pay, Tedious HiringSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJuly 18, 2024Pros: The pay is great, and there are multiple opportunities to explore.Cons: The hiring process and interviews can be quite tedious.
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