Software Engineer Interview Experience - Springfield, Illinois
September 15, 2026
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
In the interview process, I had to take an Online Assessment (also known as an OA). This had two parts. They are what you'd expect by just googling what Optiver's first assessment is.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Optiver Software Engineer role in Springfield, Illinois.
Success Rate
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Pass Rate
Optiver's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Springfield, Illinois is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Neutral100%
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Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Optiver's Software Engineer interview process in Springfield, Illinois.
Optiver Work Experiences
3.0
Professional, but not supportive
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
September 21, 2023
Pros: Compensated well, working with very talented people and well-designed systems. Nice office, lots of perks.
Cons: It wasn't a very supportive environment. It didn't really need to be, since they compensate so well. Autonomy was highly expected; positive feedback was optional. I worked an average of 49 hours a week.
4.0
Entrepreneurial, Competitive, Tough Wlb
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
May 12, 2024
Pros: Extremely entrepreneurial culture.
As close to a frat outside college in corporate.
Cons: Very competitive.
Work-life balance can get tough.
4.0
Good culture and people
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
March 24, 2020
Pros: All the usual tech company perks (breakfast, lunch, snacks, coffee).
Reasonable hours for finance in general.
Good compensation, with a transparent performance-based bonus system.
Cons: Hours could still be better. 8-5:30 PM is pretty much the minimum expected for software devs, and it only gets worse.
Compared to some other tech firms my peers are working for, that's pretty bad.
Compared to other fintech firms my peers are working for, that's pretty good/on par.
- 3.0Professional, but not supportiveSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesSeptember 21, 2023Pros: Compensated well, working with very talented people and well-designed systems. Nice office, lots of perks.Cons: It wasn't a very supportive environment. It didn't really need to be, since they compensate so well. Autonomy was highly expected; positive feedback was optional. I worked an average of 49 hours a week.
- 4.0Entrepreneurial, Competitive, Tough WlbSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesMay 12, 2024Pros: Extremely entrepreneurial culture. As close to a frat outside college in corporate.Cons: Very competitive. Work-life balance can get tough.
- 4.0Good culture and peopleSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesMarch 24, 2020Pros: All the usual tech company perks (breakfast, lunch, snacks, coffee). Reasonable hours for finance in general. Good compensation, with a transparent performance-based bonus system.Cons: Hours could still be better. 8-5:30 PM is pretty much the minimum expected for software devs, and it only gets worse. Compared to some other tech firms my peers are working for, that's pretty bad. Compared to other fintech firms my peers are working for, that's pretty good/on par.
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