Software Engineer (Internship) Interview Experience - Amsterdam, Netherlands
September 1, 2024
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I had one HR interview and one technical interview. After that, there were another 3 technical interviews; I did not manage to get to them.
At the HR interview, there was a typical behavioral interview. At the technical interview, there were three parts:
- Calculate the size of a linked list
- Compare two programming languages
- System Design question
Questions
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Why Optiver?
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Java vs. C++
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 11 interview experiences for the Optiver Software Engineer (Internship) role in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Success Rate
9%
Pass 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
Positive55%
Neutral36%
Negative9%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Optiver's Software Engineer (Internship) interview process in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Optiver Work Experiences
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, rewarding, and intellectually stimulating
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Amsterdam, Netherlands
July 13, 2025
Pros: Optiver offers an incredible environment for growth, with smart colleagues, a strong focus on collaboration, and a culture that values ownership and impact. The compensation is competitive, the benefits are excellent, and the company supports continuous learning and innovation.
Cons: The pace can be intense, and expectations are high. It's not a place for those who prefer a slow or highly structured corporate environment.
4.0
Talented Team, High Egos
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Amsterdam, Netherlands
February 16, 2025
Pros: Pays well. Talented team. Social.
Cons: Everyone thinks too highly of themselves.
- 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, rewarding, and intellectually stimulatingSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeAmsterdam, NetherlandsJuly 13, 2025Pros: Optiver offers an incredible environment for growth, with smart colleagues, a strong focus on collaboration, and a culture that values ownership and impact. The compensation is competitive, the benefits are excellent, and the company supports continuous learning and innovation.Cons: The pace can be intense, and expectations are high. It's not a place for those who prefer a slow or highly structured corporate environment.
- 4.0Talented Team, High EgosSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeAmsterdam, NetherlandsFebruary 16, 2025Pros: Pays well. Talented team. Social.Cons: Everyone thinks too highly of themselves.
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