I applied online. I interviewed at Optiver in Sept 2020
Interview
Had a phone interview and then took a coding test. The phone interview was very well done with a friendly recruiter, and the coding test was not overly difficult- SQL and Python.
I applied online. I interviewed at Optiver (Chicago, IL) in Apr 2026
Interview
Very casual, easy directed questions to gauge that process on issue resolution. Bring you into office to wow you with the office and culture. Dress code was Biz casual, they want you to feel comfortable and welcome vs being grilled.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
With a visual representation, they display breaks in their order and booking system and ask you to walk through where the break occurred and suggest causes and solutions.
I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Optiver (Chicago, IL) in May 2019
Interview
Scheduling was very easy. The recruiter responded to my application via email to schedule a phone screening. Within the email a link to the company scheduling portal was provided. I was able to choose from a few dates and times.
The interviewer was prompt and professional. They explained the company history, culture and day to day operations. They were very through. The clearly explained the next steps after the interview: a follow up decision on the phone screen, then an online technical assessment.
I didn't receive an offer so I emailed for feedback. The recruiter did not share any feedback but took the time to respond to my email to wish me well. I believe that is a huge indication of how people focused the culture is.
Interview questions [5]
Question 1
What is the most important aspect of a job that would influence your decision to accept or decline a job offer? Salary, Culture, Work-Life Balance...?