Process
The recruiter will likely start by looking at your resume. They want to see if your experience aligns with the kind of dance they're orchestrating at Optiver.
Then, expect coding challenges, algorithmic problem-solving, and testing of your quantitative skills.
Questions
Two object-oriented design problems
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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
4.0
Talented Team, High Egos
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Amsterdam, Netherlands
February 16, 2025
Pros: Pays well. Talented team. Social.
Cons: Everyone thinks too highly of themselves.
5.0
Best internship experience I've had
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
April 26, 2022
Pros: - Free breakfast and lunch.
- Work on real and interesting projects.
- Worked with some of the smartest people I've met.
- Accommodation in the city provided.
Cons: Most projects don't work well with the Scrum framework, which I enjoy.
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.
- 4.0Talented Team, High EgosSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeAmsterdam, NetherlandsFebruary 16, 2025Pros: Pays well. Talented team. Social.Cons: Everyone thinks too highly of themselves.
- 5.0Best internship experience I've hadSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaApril 26, 2022Pros: - Free breakfast and lunch. - Work on real and interesting projects. - Worked with some of the smartest people I've met. - Accommodation in the city provided.Cons: Most projects don't work well with the Scrum framework, which I enjoy.
- 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.
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