Process
- 45-minute technical interview with a senior engineer (any language)
- Two 60-minute technical interviews focused on system design in the trading industry
- Final interview: a behavioral interview with a senior engineer and a recruiter
Questions
Why Optiver?
And why this position?
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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
Fair job for fair compensation, not a lifechanger, though
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Amsterdam, Netherlands
October 3, 2012
Pros: Good company, nice people, competitive compensation.
Cons: Missing work purpose? It's all about making more money.
5.0
Smart Team, Great Perks
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
January 20, 2025
Pros: Very tech-driven, good perks. People are hard-working and smart. Great office.
Cons: cannot really think of any
5.0
Great Place To Work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
September 22, 2022
Pros: They take care of their employees, and the work is very interesting.
Cons: I can't think of any. It's one of the best places to work, in my opinion.
- 3.0Fair job for fair compensation, not a lifechanger, thoughSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeAmsterdam, NetherlandsOctober 3, 2012Pros: Good company, nice people, competitive compensation.Cons: Missing work purpose? It's all about making more money.
- 5.0Smart Team, Great PerksSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesJanuary 20, 2025Pros: Very tech-driven, good perks. People are hard-working and smart. Great office.Cons: cannot really think of any
- 5.0Great Place To WorkSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeptember 22, 2022Pros: They take care of their employees, and the work is very interesting.Cons: I can't think of any. It's one of the best places to work, in my opinion.
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