The interview process starts with a timed online assessment covering probability / statistics knowledge; if the candidate is successful, they will be invited to participate in virtual interviews over Zoom, followed by onsite rounds.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Coin flip and card draw games, place wagers to maximize PnL
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Optiver in Jan 2025
Interview
First step is a comprehensive OA assessment, with Pymetric-styled games and mental math and probability, and interview with betting games. Tests for speed and accuracy. OA was pretty challenging and the technical interview was also intense.
- Online-Tests (Sequences, Brain games)
- 1st Behavioural
- 1st Technical (Trading-adjacent game)
- 2nd Technical (Trading-adjacent game)
- Final round (Behavioural + Technical)
Everyone was always super nice and helpful during the interview, even if I made some calculation mistake.
First step was a bunch of games and math problems; they test reaction speed, dexterity as well as quant stuff.
Second interview was a game using dice, cards etc. and given a specific outcome, you find arbitrage opportunities to make money.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why Optiver?
Walk me through how you'd make money on this game.