Software Engineer Interview Experience - Sydney, Australia
Process
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Applied online, no feedback in a week. Then called, had a quick telephone interview and was asked to do an online test.
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An online CEB programming aptitude test for analytical skill. Questions were like choosing the right picture after flipping/rotating it several times.
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An on-site tech test, mainly algorithms, not language-dependent.
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An HR interview with normal questions like "How will you contribute to the company?"
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A tech interview to design a solution to a practical issue from their work.
Questions
Tech interview
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 15 interview experiences for the Optiver Software Engineer role in Sydney, Australia.
Success Rate
Optiver's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Sydney, Australia is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Optiver's Software Engineer interview process in Sydney, Australia.
Optiver Work Experiences
- 4.0Diverse Team, Creative ProcessSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeAmsterdam, NetherlandsApril 7, 2016Pros: Working with people from different academic backgrounds and cultures, highly involving in the whole software development process, having chances to interact with traders, and some good benefits in public transportation, lunch choice, and free massage.Cons: Software development requires a process, but it can't restrain the creativity of developers or the delivery of user requirements.
- 3.0Good place to work ifSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMarch 14, 2022Pros: Co-workers, perks such as a coffee bar, game room, etc.Cons: Not many employees with outside experience (most are fresh out of undergrad). Management doesn't know how to work with experienced talent.
- 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.
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