Process
Finished the interview in about a week. Recruiters didn't rush me, gave me time for competing offers, and kept in touch regularly during the process to address concerns. Great experience.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 143 interview experiences for the Optiver Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
8%
Pass Rate
Optiver's interview process for their Software Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive47%
Neutral30%
Negative23%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Optiver's Software Engineer interview process.
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 may be stressful to some but 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
5.0
Interesting
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, NY
October 2, 2025
Pros: Interesting work environment with intellectuals.
Cons: Frustrating micro managing when underperforming.
5.0
Fast-paced, rewarding, and intellectually stimulating
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Amsterdam
July 13, 2025
Pros: Optiver offers an incredible environment for growth, with smart colleagues, a strong focus on collaboration, and a culture that values ownership and impact. The compensation is competitive, the benefits are excellent, and the company supports continuous learning and innovation.
Cons: The pace can be intense, and expectations are high. It's not a place for those who prefer a slow or highly structured corporate environment.
- 5.0Fast paced but with real impactSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 2, 2025Pros: It's a fast-paced company so may be stressful to some but every day is different and you can make a lot of impact which will be recognized and rewarded fairlyCons: Stressful Skills might not be super transferable
- 5.0InterestingSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, NYOctober 2, 2025Pros: Interesting work environment with intellectuals.Cons: Frustrating micro managing when underperforming.
- 5.0Fast-paced, rewarding, and intellectually stimulatingSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeAmsterdamJuly 13, 2025Pros: Optiver offers an incredible environment for growth, with smart colleagues, a strong focus on collaboration, and a culture that values ownership and impact. The compensation is competitive, the benefits are excellent, and the company supports continuous learning and innovation.Cons: The pace can be intense, and expectations are high. It's not a place for those who prefer a slow or highly structured corporate environment.
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