Process
I applied multiple times with referrals each time. The first few times, I was resume-rejected and was told later it was due to my university not being prestigious enough. The final time, I was sent two insanely difficult HackerRank problems and given an hour to solve them.
Questions
Given an array of prices of a given stock over n days. Return the maximum profit within k transactions.
int stock(int* prices, int k, int n)
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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
- 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.
- 4.0Talented Team, High EgosSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeAmsterdam, NetherlandsFebruary 16, 2025Pros: Pays well. Talented team. Social.Cons: Everyone thinks too highly of themselves.
- 4.0Great Location, Lots Of WorkSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAmsterdam, NetherlandsMay 21, 2023Pros: Beautiful location, and the salary varies with time.Cons: Work too much, but it's okay.
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