Process
Had two coding questions in the HackerRank IDE.
The first one was easy.
The second was hard as rocks.
If you don’t pass all the test cases, you won’t likely move to the next round. I doubt anyone views it.
Questions
Days in Between was a program that took in two dates and then calculated the days in between. There was a function, referred to as a "black box," that returned the number of days in a month for a specific year.
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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
- 2.0Nice perks, poor cultureSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeJuly 30, 2019Pros: Lots of perks, like lunches and a barista, etc.Cons: Management structure has changed a lot and has turned into more of a boys club.
- 4.0Great Pay, Intense CultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesAugust 22, 2024Pros: Compensation and growth opportunities, along with many responsibilities, are provided to juniors.Cons: Intense culture, with less than optimal work-life balance.
- 4.0Optiver SWE ReviewSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesSeptember 29, 2024Pros: Good pay, good coworkers, and management.Cons: Not enough room for growth
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