Process
I applied online.
Didn't get past the initial screen, but the technical coding test was very well thought out and challenging. Enjoyed experiencing the process and I think I learned a lot from just attempting the coding questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 8 interview experiences for the Optiver SWE New Grad role.
Success Rate
25%
Pass Rate
Optiver's interview process for their SWE New Grad roles is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive38%
Neutral63%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Optiver's SWE New Grad interview process.
Optiver Work Experiences
5.0
Awesome place to work
Software Developer • Current Employee
July 4, 2016
Pros: Great benefits (daily hot meals and coffee, weekly massage, gym membership, etc.).
Interesting work.
Coworkers are smart and easy to work with.
Management is approachable.
Cons: It was bit stressful at times.
The gender ratio in technical positions is not great.
3.0
Great Food, Toxic Culture
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Sydney, Australia
August 9, 2021
Pros: I met some nice people, who were genuinely friendly, until I resigned.
Free breakfast and lunch, with healthy and delicious food. The food was the main highlight.
Cons: Managers are very bad and don't have people skills. There's no work-life balance. They fire people often and without remorse. The culture is often toxic.
4.0
Great Colleagues, Varying Quality of Managers
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
February 16, 2025
Pros: Working with highly intelligent and motivated colleagues on interesting problems.
Cons: Varying management styles can handcuff your ability to progress on projects.
- 5.0Awesome place to workSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeJuly 4, 2016Pros: Great benefits (daily hot meals and coffee, weekly massage, gym membership, etc.). Interesting work. Coworkers are smart and easy to work with. Management is approachable.Cons: It was bit stressful at times. The gender ratio in technical positions is not great.
- 3.0Great Food, Toxic CultureSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSydney, AustraliaAugust 9, 2021Pros: I met some nice people, who were genuinely friendly, until I resigned. Free breakfast and lunch, with healthy and delicious food. The food was the main highlight.Cons: Managers are very bad and don't have people skills. There's no work-life balance. They fire people often and without remorse. The culture is often toxic.
- 4.0Great Colleagues, Varying Quality of ManagersSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaFebruary 16, 2025Pros: Working with highly intelligent and motivated colleagues on interesting problems.Cons: Varying management styles can handcuff your ability to progress on projects.
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