Software Engineer Interview Experience - Hong Kong, Hong Kong
April 22, 2018
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
There were three rounds of technical interviews, with two taking place before lunch.
The interviews occurred in a room that had a laptop at the front and a whiteboard at the back.
During lunch, another person came in to ask behavioral questions.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 9 interview experiences for the Jane Street Software Engineer role in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Jane Street's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Hong Kong, Hong Kong is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive67%
Neutral33%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Jane Street's Software Engineer interview process in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Jane Street Work Experiences
5.0
Smart people.
Nice code.
Little politics
Software Engineer • Former Employee
February 9, 2021
Pros: High-quality code.
Everyone is well-intentioned and smart.
Meritocracy.
Cons: "Flat structure" just means it takes you a month to figure out the hierarchy.
Code reviews are too robust for my liking.
5.0
Perfect Role, Amazing Team
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
April 16, 2025
Pros: Location, amazing colleagues, good pay.
Cons: Cannot think of any cons!
5.0
Interesting work, fun culture
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
February 13, 2020
Pros: Amazingly smart and hard-working co-workers.
Top-notch benefits.
Fairly flat hierarchy for the size of the company.
Work is exciting.
Code quality is excellent.
Cons: Similar to other trading firms, the secrecy can be slightly annoying.
- 5.0Smart people. Nice code. Little politicsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeFebruary 9, 2021Pros: High-quality code. Everyone is well-intentioned and smart. Meritocracy.Cons: "Flat structure" just means it takes you a month to figure out the hierarchy. Code reviews are too robust for my liking.
- 5.0Perfect Role, Amazing TeamSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesApril 16, 2025Pros: Location, amazing colleagues, good pay.Cons: Cannot think of any cons!
- 5.0Interesting work, fun cultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomFebruary 13, 2020Pros: Amazingly smart and hard-working co-workers. Top-notch benefits. Fairly flat hierarchy for the size of the company. Work is exciting. Code quality is excellent.Cons: Similar to other trading firms, the secrecy can be slightly annoying.
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