Software Engineer Interview Experience - Shanghai, Shanghai
July 6, 2023
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
First, there was an HR phone screen about background and motivation. Then, a 1-hour online coding round. Finally, the onsite interview, which included two rounds focusing on system design and work experience.
Questions
Coding question about graph searching.
System design about a trading system.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Optiver Software Engineer role in Shanghai, Shanghai.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Optiver's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Shanghai, Shanghai is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Optiver's Software Engineer interview process in Shanghai, Shanghai.
Optiver Work Experiences
5.0
Great Interview, No Issues
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
September 27, 2023
Pros: The interview was professional and well-organized.
Cons: No cons at all, lol.
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.
5.0
Intellectuals, Micro-managing Frustration
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
October 2, 2025
Pros: Interesting work environment with intellectuals.
Cons: Frustrating micromanaging when underperforming.
- 5.0Great Interview, No IssuesSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeShanghai, Shanghai, ChinaSeptember 27, 2023Pros: The interview was professional and well-organized.Cons: No cons at all, lol.
- 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.
- 5.0Intellectuals, Micro-managing FrustrationSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 2, 2025Pros: Interesting work environment with intellectuals.Cons: Frustrating micromanaging when underperforming.
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