Process
Spend some time with the Optiver team, and a couple things become clear: there is no single path to a successful, lucrative career here, and there is no single major that’s best suited to it. Watch the videos below to meet some of our team members and hear about their journeys to Optiver. You might just see yourself in them.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Optiver Software Intern role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Optiver's interview process for their Software Intern roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral50%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Optiver's Software Intern interview process in United States.
Optiver Work Experiences
4.0
Great work experience, poor decision-making
Software Developer Intern • Former Employee
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
March 22, 2023
Pros: 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.
3.0
Great People, Rewarding Pace
Software Engineer Intern • Current Employee
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
April 16, 2023
Pros: Great people and a fast-paced environment.
Cons: Intensive interview process, but very rewarding.
5.0
Great Company, Great Software Development Culture
Software Developer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
October 30, 2013
Pros: Great Culture: Strong focus on testing, clean code, and simplicity. There's a lot of close teamwork, and the senior developers set an example with humility and hard work.
Smart People: You get to work with mostly A-players.
Stable and Successful: The company has been profitable for over 25 straight years. Not many trading companies can say that, especially these days.
Work/Life Balance: It is great.
Cons: - Lots of young talent in need of "professional development." There's still an unnerving number of face-palm moments.
- Hit-or-miss management: Some managers are fantastic, others leave a bit to be desired.
- 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.
- 3.0Great People, Rewarding PaceSoftware Engineer Intern • Current EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaApril 16, 2023Pros: Great people and a fast-paced environment.Cons: Intensive interview process, but very rewarding.
- 5.0Great Company, Great Software Development CultureSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesOctober 30, 2013Pros: Great Culture: Strong focus on testing, clean code, and simplicity. There's a lot of close teamwork, and the senior developers set an example with humility and hard work. Smart People: You get to work with mostly A-players. Stable and Successful: The company has been profitable for over 25 straight years. Not many trading companies can say that, especially these days. Work/Life Balance: It is great.Cons: - Lots of young talent in need of "professional development." There's still an unnerving number of face-palm moments. - Hit-or-miss management: Some managers are fantastic, others leave a bit to be desired.
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