Optiver Software Development Engineer SDE interview questions
based on 3 ratings - Updated Apr 2, 2026
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Software Development Engineer SDE applicants have rated the interview process at Optiver with 3.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 33% positive. To compare, the company-average is 49.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
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Very interactive and insightful process. Had multiple rounds on coding and designs. Interviewers are supportive and super kind. Questions are not too difficult. Also had one round of behavioral questions
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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: a four-hour Nero game. The comprehensive nature of the assessment contributed significantly to the overall time investment, making the feedback acquisition process a prolonged experience.
I've done behavioral interviews with this company and I don't think they want to hire people. I think my answer is fine but they reject me. I don't know why. I even went to their on-campus event.