Software Engineer (Internship) Interview Experience - Amsterdam, Netherlands
Process
Passed OA at 90%.
Did a behavioral interview with HR. No respect for candidates.
Asked me how Optiver makes money. I replied with "market making, blah, blah." They told me to cut the bullsh*t and boil it down to one line. The answer is "Buy low and sell high."
Asked me how to build a good trading system. I replied with "a good algorithm, good connection to exchanges, and a good trade execution system." They were not satisfied, but the answer is "Speed and reliability."
Honestly, the worst HR interview experience. They are looking for specific answers to open-ended questions. Good luck finding the right candidate, Optiver.
Questions
How does Optiver make money?
What does it take to build a good trade system?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 13 interview experiences for the Optiver Software Engineer (Internship) role in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Success Rate
Optiver's interview process for their Software Engineer (Internship) roles in Amsterdam, Netherlands is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Optiver's Software Engineer (Internship) interview process in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Optiver Work Experiences
- 3.0Good if you are looking for moneySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeAmsterdam, NetherlandsFebruary 4, 2015Pros: The monthly salary is very good, and you also receive a yearly bonus based on your performance. Once a year, they organize an Optiver weekend, which is very nice, and you can also bring your partner. They also have a weekly chair massage.Cons: A lot of politics is involved at every level. The quality of code is not stressed enough. Old technologies are used, and there is no incentive to use any new technologies. There are no opportunities to grow. If you want to move to a higher level, you have to fight with politics, and this is not pleasant.
- 5.0Very nice place to work if you are okay with stress and pressureTrading Application Engineer • Former EmployeeAmsterdam, NetherlandsDecember 11, 2022Pros: - Great colleagues: very smart, humble, and helpful. - Many opportunities to take ownership and responsibility. - There is always plenty to learn, and the company is very dynamic; you will never get bored. - Generous compensation. - All the perks you might wish: * Restaurant-level breakfast, lunch, and dinner * Barista in-house * First-class public transport commute * Weekly chair massages * Awesome company events.Cons: Can get stressful due to natural pressures of the industry. Pressure to perform. The company has a culture of excellence. Limited opportunities to grow in ranks due to a flat organizational structure.
- 2.0Great Balance, Crazy VibeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAmsterdam, NetherlandsJune 25, 2021Pros: Work and life balance is best.Cons: We like the feeling at Optiver; it is crazy.
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