Process
Online coding assessment, followed by a live person interview. The assessment was moderated by HackerRank and did not require a camera or any external software to check the screen or forbid changing windows. This is nice, given how invasive those software usually are.
Questions
One question consisting of four parts. Each part asks to implement a respective function to modify a data structure.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 74 interview experiences for the Optiver Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Optiver's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States 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 United States.
Optiver Work Experiences
- 4.0A good place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesApril 23, 2025Pros: The pay was good, and the people were smart.Cons: The hours can be long.
- 5.0Great place to work!Software Engineer • Current EmployeeAmsterdam, NetherlandsJuly 4, 2023Pros: Great compensation and driven people.Cons: Gender balance is not great, but they are actively trying to improve it.
- 3.0Great Food, Toxic CultureSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaAugust 8, 2020Pros: Delicious, healthy, free food. Almost too good to be true. Good salary growth. Young, energetic co-workers.Cons: Managers who aren't interested in people skills. Toxic, competitive culture. Long hours, due to the competitive culture, and projects are understaffed. Low job security, as management often fires people, leading to understaffed projects. Poor opportunities for women. Management stated that "addressing gender equity in hiring is not a priority". An employee rubbed feces on the bathroom wall.
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