Process
I completed Optiver’s online assessment and am confident my answers were correct, yet I was rejected without feedback.
The process felt opaque; there was no explanation or chance to clarify results.
Candidates should be aware that even if you perform strongly, you may be filtered out without insight into why.
Questions
I was given two simple LeetCode-style problems in C++, my primary language.
I solved them with correct variations and explained my reasoning, including time and space complexity trade-offs.
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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
- 2.0Cutting Back, Very CheapSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaOctober 23, 2024Pros: Not that much anymore.Cons: They cut everything. Very cheap.
- 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.
- 5.0Invigorating Work, Long HoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesSeptember 12, 2024Pros: Invigorating environment and interesting problemsCons: Hours are on the longer side and very intense during those hours.
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