Software Engineering Interview Experience - Sydney, Australia
Process
After applying online, I was sent a 3-hour online programming test (HackerRank). They only offered it in selected languages, which were, I think, C, C++, or Java.
This had three questions. Two of which were quite easy (see LeetCode Easy), and the final one was more difficult (see LeetCode Medium).
Next was a phone interview to discuss why you want to work at Optiver and to serve as an opportunity to get to know you.
Next was a 90-minute psychometric test (numerical and analytical).
After that was an invitation for an on-site interview. The on-site interview was 2/3 of a day and consisted of three interviews:
- Behavioral (90 minutes)
- Algorithmic on a whiteboard (1 hour)
- Design question on a whiteboard (90 minutes)
Questions
Why do you want to work at Optiver?
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Optiver's interview process for their Software Engineering roles in Sydney, Australia is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
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Optiver Work Experiences
- 4.0Great work experience, poor decision-makingSoftware Developer Intern • Former EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaMarch 22, 2023Pros: Fast-paced environment and interesting work.Cons: Lack of proper feedback and reflection on performance. Most of the interns with exceptional performance didn't end up having return offers.
- 5.0Fun, hard, awesome peopleSenior Developer and Manager • Current EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaJune 13, 2019Pros: All the people are excellent - smart, reliable, with great attitudes. The work is hard and diverse, and you can go deep and/or wide. You have a very high impact on the organisation as a whole. A great feedback culture drives continual improvement across every part of our business. The food is something else!Cons: Not very good at international collaboration. We're just not used to doing it, so we don't do it well.
- 3.0Great Pay, High StressGraduate Software Developer • Current EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaNovember 15, 2023Pros: Great company, great perks, fast-paced environment.Cons: Very high expectations, high stress, must be delivering.
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