Process
I applied online.
The interview process consisted of an initial behavioral round focused on discussing my background and experience, followed by a technical round where I was asked to solve two coding questions and explain my approach.
Questions
They asked a question that had a circular array and
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 39 interview experiences for the Optiver SWE Intern role.
Success Rate
8%
Pass Rate
Optiver's interview process for their SWE Intern roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive56%
Neutral31%
Negative13%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Optiver's SWE Intern interview process.
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
Loved Work, Smart Peers
SWE Intern • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
August 3, 2024
Pros: I like the work and the people.
Cons: Tough, smart people around you.
5.0
Great People, Great Experience
SWE Intern • Former Employee
October 15, 2022
Pros: It was good. People are nice.
Cons: Not really many cons to say.
- 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
- 5.0Loved Work, Smart PeersSWE Intern • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesAugust 3, 2024Pros: I like the work and the people.Cons: Tough, smart people around you.
- 5.0Great People, Great ExperienceSWE Intern • Former EmployeeOctober 15, 2022Pros: It was good. People are nice.Cons: Not really many cons to say.
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