Process
There was a 3-hour coding test, an aptitude test, and game problems. The coding test was good and based on OOP. The MCQs were based on Operating Systems and Computer Networks. Gaming skills were used to test memory and logical reasoning.
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
5.0
Tough but fair
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Amsterdam, Netherlands
November 10, 2024
Pros: + Little politics
+ Tech leads still write code
+ No red tape
Cons: - Can get stressful depending on the team.
5.0
Decent company to work for
Software Engineer • Current Employee
December 3, 2023
Pros: - Decent compensation
- Free breakfast and lunch
- Pretty decent teammates who carry their own weight and are open to sharing what they know
Cons: - High pressure to perform to a certain framework they're looking for. If you're a fit, it's great; otherwise, it might not work out.
- Results-driven. Effort is not rewarded if your project ends up getting shelved.
2.0
Awful attitude from the HR people
Software Engineer • Former Employee
February 3, 2021
Pros: Great salary and city location
Cons: They treat you like nobody.
- 5.0Tough but fairSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAmsterdam, NetherlandsNovember 10, 2024Pros: + Little politics + Tech leads still write code + No red tapeCons: - Can get stressful depending on the team.
- 5.0Decent company to work forSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDecember 3, 2023Pros: - Decent compensation - Free breakfast and lunch - Pretty decent teammates who carry their own weight and are open to sharing what they knowCons: - High pressure to perform to a certain framework they're looking for. If you're a fit, it's great; otherwise, it might not work out. - Results-driven. Effort is not rewarded if your project ends up getting shelved.
- 2.0Awful attitude from the HR peopleSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeFebruary 3, 2021Pros: Great salary and city locationCons: They treat you like nobody.
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