Software Engineer (Internship) Interview Experience
September 1, 2022
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I applied for the software engineer intern position and received the coding questions after two days.
The questions were tough and unclear. I received a rejection after completing them and did not receive any explanation for the decision.
Questions
String, HashMap, and DP questions.
Can use most languages.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 39 interview experiences for the Optiver Software Engineer (Internship) role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Optiver's interview process for their Software Engineer (Internship) roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive28%
Neutral54%
Negative18%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Optiver's Software Engineer (Internship) interview process in United States.
Optiver Work Experiences
1.0
Good Pay, Toxic Work Environment
Software Engineer(Internship) • Former Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
August 23, 2023
Pros: Pay and benefits are good.
Cons: Not transparent in giving feedback. Long hours for tech. Stressful. Hardly any female employees.
5.0
Decent company to work for
Software Engineer • Current Employee
December 3, 2023
Pros: - Decent compensation
- Free breakfast and lunch
- Pretty decent teammates who carry their own weight and are open to sharing what they know
Cons: - High pressure to perform to a certain framework they're looking for. If you're a fit, it's great; otherwise, it might not work out.
- Results-driven. Effort is not rewarded if your project ends up getting shelved.
4.0
Challenging But Learning With Best
Graduate Software Developer • Current Employee
London, undefined, United Kingdom
February 19, 2024
Pros: Trading Company, so will definitely learn the things with the best players.
Cons: Very challenging to work, as the expectation is very high.
- 1.0Good Pay, Toxic Work EnvironmentSoftware Engineer(Internship) • Former EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesAugust 23, 2023Pros: Pay and benefits are good.Cons: Not transparent in giving feedback. Long hours for tech. Stressful. Hardly any female employees.
- 5.0Decent company to work forSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDecember 3, 2023Pros: - Decent compensation - Free breakfast and lunch - Pretty decent teammates who carry their own weight and are open to sharing what they knowCons: - High pressure to perform to a certain framework they're looking for. If you're a fit, it's great; otherwise, it might not work out. - Results-driven. Effort is not rewarded if your project ends up getting shelved.
- 4.0Challenging But Learning With BestGraduate Software Developer • Current EmployeeLondon, undefined, United KingdomFebruary 19, 2024Pros: Trading Company, so will definitely learn the things with the best players.Cons: Very challenging to work, as the expectation is very high.
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