Optiver is very intentional about fit. This means that employees find themselves in positions and working on projects where they are adding the most value.
Optiver invests trust in people. This means that you are trusted to be honest and open, and you can trust that you can use your strengths.
Optiver conducts itself with integrity. I can trust that we'll "do the right thing". Whilst that might mean that we don't participate in profitable activities that others might, it gives me confidence that we will continue to invest ourselves in trading activities that add value to the market, and that Optiver will continue to be sustainably and ethically profitable.
Optiver provides a number of benefits to its employees:
Optiver is a reasonably small company with a flat structure. This is great for some, but for others who have a high need for boundaries, structure, and procedure, it might not be an ideal environment.
Optiver can move slowly at times, being intentional about "new" things. They thoroughly think about whether new activities add market value, are compliant, and have well-understood risks and rewards. Some won't be accustomed to this and potentially find it frustrating.
As we continue to expand, be just as intentional about fit as we have always been. Much of what is unique about Optiver is a product of its values, its culture. It would be a great shame if that were to change.
I had a 40-minute discussion with an inexperienced HR person who had limited knowledge of the industry and what software developers actually do inside trading firms. The next step was to take a HackerRank test in one of three languages: C++, C#, or
First, we had a simple phone interview. We just talked about interests and stuff, and why I want to work at Optiver. Next, there were 3 questions on HackerRank. The test was not horribly difficult. Just make sure to be good with whatever language yo
Questions were asked about why I was looking for a job. Afterwards, it was explained that there was a home test. It was a timed test that was similar to SAT math, involving different logic and math problems. An outside company evaluated the results,
I had a 40-minute discussion with an inexperienced HR person who had limited knowledge of the industry and what software developers actually do inside trading firms. The next step was to take a HackerRank test in one of three languages: C++, C#, or
First, we had a simple phone interview. We just talked about interests and stuff, and why I want to work at Optiver. Next, there were 3 questions on HackerRank. The test was not horribly difficult. Just make sure to be good with whatever language yo
Questions were asked about why I was looking for a job. Afterwards, it was explained that there was a home test. It was a timed test that was similar to SAT math, involving different logic and math problems. An outside company evaluated the results,