Process
First, I started with an online assessment. Then, I had a behavioral interview with the HR team. I was moved to a different location (guessing the original location was already full). Finally, I had a technical round with one of the engineers on the team.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 21 interview experiences for the Optiver SWE Intern role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Optiver's interview process for their SWE Intern roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive43%
Neutral38%
Negative19%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Optiver's SWE Intern interview process in United States.
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
Really nice experience
SWE Intern • Former Employee
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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.
- 5.0Great 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
- 5.0Really nice experienceSWE Intern • Former EmployeeAmsterdam, NetherlandsAugust 28, 2024Pros: 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.
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