Process
Applied online through the Jane Street website in March of 2016.
Received a very quick response from HR (which I was impressed by) for a first phone interview the same week.
Questions
Asked to implement two methods for a game.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Jane Street Software Engineer role in Canada.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Jane Street's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Canada is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral50%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Jane Street's Software Engineer interview process in Canada.
Jane Street Work Experiences
4.0
Good Experience, Always Learning
Software Engineer • Former Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
March 5, 2021
Pros: Good work experience at the job.
Cons: A lot to keep up on, so not much flexible.
4.0
Good pay, but coworkers lack depth
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England
November 2, 2026
Pros: There are money, benefits, and very smart people.
Cons: Everyone is so one-dimensional. The flat structure sometimes makes it hard to make decisive decisions.
5.0
Smart People, Great Environment
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
January 5, 2023
Pros: Work with smart, humble people for exceptional monetary benefits! I love it here; the stocked kitchen and other perks are incredible.
Cons: Markets can be a bit stressful at times when volatile.
- 4.0Good Experience, Always LearningSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomMarch 5, 2021Pros: Good work experience at the job.Cons: A lot to keep up on, so not much flexible.
- 4.0Good pay, but coworkers lack depthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, EnglandNovember 2, 2026Pros: There are money, benefits, and very smart people.Cons: Everyone is so one-dimensional. The flat structure sometimes makes it hard to make decisive decisions.
- 5.0Smart People, Great EnvironmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJanuary 5, 2023Pros: Work with smart, humble people for exceptional monetary benefits! I love it here; the stocked kitchen and other perks are incredible.Cons: Markets can be a bit stressful at times when volatile.
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