SWE Intern Interview Experience - Chicago, Illinois
February 24, 2025
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
A 3-part online assessment, consisting of:
- A coding portion
- A computer science fundamentals multiple-choice test
- A series of brainteaser games
After completing the online assessment, I had a phone screen. One of my phone screen answers wasn't polished, so I believe that's why I was rejected a few days later.
Questions
Describe (in nontechnical terms) a recent project, the feedback you got on your work during that project, and how you adapted to that feedback.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the Optiver SWE Intern role in Chicago, Illinois.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Optiver's interview process for their SWE Intern roles in Chicago, Illinois is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral33%
Negative17%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Optiver's SWE Intern interview process in Chicago, Illinois.
Optiver Work Experiences
5.0
Intern Experience at Optiver Amsterdam
SWE Intern • Former Employee
Amsterdam
October 6, 2025
Pros: Full ownership of the project, very talented intern cohort, lots of technical lectures
Cons: Lot to learn in limited time
5.0
Really nice experience
SWE Intern • Former Employee
Amsterdam
August 28, 2024
Pros: Good work-life balance and amazing opportunities to learn
Cons: It's not a con, but for the return offer, they look at different things like teamwork and communication apart from technical skills.
5.0
Good
SWE Intern • Current Employee
Chicago, IL
August 3, 2024
Pros: I like the work and people
Cons: Tough smart people around you
- 5.0Intern Experience at Optiver AmsterdamSWE Intern • Former EmployeeAmsterdamOctober 6, 2025Pros: Full ownership of the project, very talented intern cohort, lots of technical lecturesCons: Lot to learn in limited time
- 5.0Really nice experienceSWE Intern • Former EmployeeAmsterdamAugust 28, 2024Pros: Good work-life balance and amazing opportunities to learnCons: It's not a con, but for the return offer, they look at different things like teamwork and communication apart from technical skills.
- 5.0GoodSWE Intern • Current EmployeeChicago, ILAugust 3, 2024Pros: I like the work and peopleCons: Tough smart people around you
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