Process
I initiated the application via a HackerRank advert. After solving about 90% of it successfully, I was picked up by HR. HR gave me a battery of questions:
- Pet peeves in code
- What is clear, good code
- How do I test code
I went into great detail about my motivations and projects, as well as my team dynamics.
I wasn't picked up by the EN side of the house for further screening.
I am at a loss.
Questions
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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
7%
Pass 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
Positive51%
Neutral34%
Negative15%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Optiver's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Optiver Work Experiences
3.0
Good if you are looking for money
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Amsterdam, Netherlands
February 4, 2015
Pros: The monthly salary is very good, and you also receive a yearly bonus based on your performance. Once a year, they organize an Optiver weekend, which is very nice, and you can also bring your partner. They also have a weekly chair massage.
Cons: A lot of politics is involved at every level. The quality of code is not stressed enough. Old technologies are used, and there is no incentive to use any new technologies. There are no opportunities to grow. If you want to move to a higher level, you have to fight with politics, and this is not pleasant.
3.0
Good People, Great Pay
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
July 18, 2023
Pros: Good people and very good pay.
Cons: No cons to list at the moment.
4.0
Good Pay, Low Interest
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
October 12, 2022
Pros: Pay, money, salary, income, TC
Cons: Time, life, sanity, interest, depression
- 3.0Good if you are looking for moneySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeAmsterdam, NetherlandsFebruary 4, 2015Pros: The monthly salary is very good, and you also receive a yearly bonus based on your performance. Once a year, they organize an Optiver weekend, which is very nice, and you can also bring your partner. They also have a weekly chair massage.Cons: A lot of politics is involved at every level. The quality of code is not stressed enough. Old technologies are used, and there is no incentive to use any new technologies. There are no opportunities to grow. If you want to move to a higher level, you have to fight with politics, and this is not pleasant.
- 3.0Good People, Great PaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJuly 18, 2023Pros: Good people and very good pay.Cons: No cons to list at the moment.
- 4.0Good Pay, Low InterestSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesOctober 12, 2022Pros: Pay, money, salary, income, TCCons: Time, life, sanity, interest, depression
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