Software Engineering Intern Interview Experience - United States
October 18, 2024
Neutral ExperienceGot Offer
Process
There was a recruiter phone screen. After that round, there were two technical interviews, both on Zoom. Finally, there was a super day with two back-to-back technical interviews with senior developers.
Questions
Simple topo sort question.
Questions about past projects and experience.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the Optiver Software Engineering Intern role in United States.
Success Rate
17%
Pass Rate
Optiver's interview process for their Software Engineering Intern roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral33%
Negative17%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Optiver's Software Engineering Intern interview process in United States.
Optiver Work Experiences
4.0
Good Perks, Stressful Work
Software Engineering Intern • Former Employee
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
March 16, 2023
Pros: Interesting work, good food, and perks.
Cons: Work can be stressful at times.
5.0
Intern Experience at Optiver Amsterdam
SWE Intern • Former Employee
Amsterdam, Netherlands
October 6, 2025
Pros: Full ownership of the project, a very talented intern cohort, and lots of technical lectures.
Cons: Lot to learn in limited time
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.
- 4.0Good Perks, Stressful WorkSoftware Engineering Intern • Former EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaMarch 16, 2023Pros: Interesting work, good food, and perks.Cons: Work can be stressful at times.
- 5.0Intern Experience at Optiver AmsterdamSWE Intern • Former EmployeeAmsterdam, NetherlandsOctober 6, 2025Pros: Full ownership of the project, a very talented intern cohort, and lots of technical lectures.Cons: Lot to learn in limited time
- 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.
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