Software Engineer Interview Experience - Switzerland
October 1, 2021
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The HR interview was rather casual. However, the interviewer asked some interesting questions.
For instance, one question was: "What would happen if there were five of you in a room and you all were asked to solve a problem?"
Questions
What would happen if there were five of you in a room and you all were asked to solve a problem?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Optiver Software Engineer role in Switzerland.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Optiver's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Switzerland is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral33%
Negative33%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Optiver's Software Engineer interview process in Switzerland.
Optiver Work Experiences
5.0
Good Experience, Long Hours
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Singapore, Singapore
September 11, 2023
Pros: A nice company to gain experience.
Cons: Sometimes it can work so long.
5.0
Outstanding place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sydney, Australia
April 23, 2023
Pros: Incredible problems, smart people, exceptional compensation, genuine intent to do good.
Cons: Intense culture, very direct feedback. You will not be the smartest person in the room in most cases.
4.0
Great Colleagues, Varying Quality of Managers
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
February 16, 2025
Pros: Working with highly intelligent and motivated colleagues on interesting problems.
Cons: Varying management styles can handcuff your ability to progress on projects.
- 5.0Good Experience, Long HoursSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeSeptember 11, 2023Pros: A nice company to gain experience.Cons: Sometimes it can work so long.
- 5.0Outstanding place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSydney, AustraliaApril 23, 2023Pros: Incredible problems, smart people, exceptional compensation, genuine intent to do good.Cons: Intense culture, very direct feedback. You will not be the smartest person in the room in most cases.
- 4.0Great Colleagues, Varying Quality of ManagersSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaFebruary 16, 2025Pros: Working with highly intelligent and motivated colleagues on interesting problems.Cons: Varying management styles can handcuff your ability to progress on projects.
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