Process
Pretty fun, but not much probability theory.
OA was two Object Oriented Programming (OOP) LeetCode problems (hovering around medium difficulty), and their Zap-N games.
First tech was some C++ questions about memory and some system design.
Questions
What is memory fragmentation, and how can it impact performance?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Optiver SWE Intern role in Toronto, Ontario.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Optiver's interview process for their SWE Intern roles in Toronto, Ontario is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Optiver's SWE Intern interview process in Toronto, Ontario.
Optiver Work Experiences
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.
5.0
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.
- 5.0Great People, Great ExperienceSWE Intern • Former EmployeeOctober 15, 2022Pros: 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.
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