Process
You need a good understanding of computer software systems and their functionalities for the multiple-choice questions. The coding questions were challenging. However, the games were enjoyable, primarily consisting of reaction and memory tests.
Questions
There were two HackerRank coding 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
Fast-paced but with real impact
Software Engineer • Current Employee
October 2, 2025
Pros: It's a fast-paced company, so it may be stressful to some. However, every day is different, and you can make a lot of impact, which will be recognized and rewarded fairly.
Cons: Stressful. Skills might not be super transferable.
4.0
Great as a career starter
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Amsterdam, Netherlands
July 30, 2023
Pros: 1. Amazing history of developing systems and solving problems. You touch and own a lot of projects that were really creative and tell a story.
2. Interesting work and its diversity, from being close to research and trading to being a full systems developer.
3. Amazing people and a lack of documentation makes you keep talking to them a lot and learning from them directly.
4. Great pay, perks like free food, great office outings, etc.
Cons: 1. Possibly longer work hours
2. Some lock-in to Optiver specific technology and setup
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.
- 5.0Fast-paced but with real impactSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 2, 2025Pros: It's a fast-paced company, so it may be stressful to some. However, every day is different, and you can make a lot of impact, which will be recognized and rewarded fairly.Cons: Stressful. Skills might not be super transferable.
- 4.0Great as a career starterSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAmsterdam, NetherlandsJuly 30, 2023Pros: 1. Amazing history of developing systems and solving problems. You touch and own a lot of projects that were really creative and tell a story. 2. Interesting work and its diversity, from being close to research and trading to being a full systems developer. 3. Amazing people and a lack of documentation makes you keep talking to them a lot and learning from them directly. 4. Great pay, perks like free food, great office outings, etc.Cons: 1. Possibly longer work hours 2. Some lock-in to Optiver specific technology and setup
- 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.
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