Toxic Culture, Poor Balance
Toxic Culture, Poor Balance
Optiver is not a good place to work. Its culture is too toxic. I cannot say any pros, except its payment is higher than most IT companies, which you exchange for both your mental and physical health.
Culture is toxic.
Worse and worse work-life balance in the Shanghai office.
No career development.
Most IT managers are incapable; they just keep pushing.
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Software Development Engineer (SDE)
It took an extensive duration to receive feedback on the application process. The online assessment, in particular, proved to be quite time-consuming. It encompassed not only the conventional HackerRank test but also included a substantial component
Software Development Engineer (SDE)
I've participated in behavioral interviews with this company, and I don't think they are looking to hire people. I believe my answers were adequate, but they still rejected me. I'm unsure why. I even attended their on-campus event.
Senior Data Engineer
A HR interview follows: First round is an OA with two simple-level questions. Second round is a pair coding session. Ideally, the third round is a technical interview with the team lead, and then the fourth round is with the CTO.
Software Development Engineer (SDE)
Shanghai, Shanghai, ChinaNovember 14, 2023It took an extensive duration to receive feedback on the application process. The online assessment, in particular, proved to be quite time-consuming. It encompassed not only the conventional HackerRank test but also included a substantial component
Software Development Engineer (SDE)
United StatesSeptember 5, 2023I've participated in behavioral interviews with this company, and I don't think they are looking to hire people. I believe my answers were adequate, but they still rejected me. I'm unsure why. I even attended their on-campus event.
Senior Data Engineer
Shanghai, Shanghai, ChinaJuly 15, 2025A HR interview follows: First round is an OA with two simple-level questions. Second round is a pair coding session. Ideally, the third round is a technical interview with the team lead, and then the fourth round is with the CTO.
