Software Engineer Interview Experience - Hong Kong
October 9, 2021
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
There was a bunch of challenging mathematical questions, including probabilities. The interview did not allow any scratch paper, and rather expected me to show how I interpreted the question and how I will solve the problem.
Questions
Optimal solution for flipping coin games with opponent.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 14 interview experiences for the Jane Street Software Engineer role in Hong Kong.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Jane Street's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Hong Kong is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive64%
Neutral36%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Jane Street's Software Engineer interview process in Hong Kong.
Jane Street Work Experiences
3.0
SWE, Jane Street
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Hong Kong, China
November 7, 2021
Pros: Decent salary for fresh grad.
Cons: Not many students grind LeetCode for the interview.
4.0
Much better in the early days
Software Engineer • Current Employee
July 17, 2023
Pros: Compensation, benefits, work, smart people. It used to be very collaborative, but now it's occasionally collaborative.
Making Markets is fun and interesting to study and learn about.
In earlier days, prioritizing work-life balance was done well, as it was needed for ambitious workers.
Cons: Silos, secrecy, lack of transparency, no distribution of common tools leading to tool redundancy, project ideation easily and often shot down, egos, and work-life balance has gotten worse over the years.
4.0
Lots Of Options, No Dinner
Software Engineer • Former Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
October 2, 2025
Pros: A lot of options to choose from.
Cons: There is no dinner available.
- 3.0SWE, Jane StreetSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeHong Kong, ChinaNovember 7, 2021Pros: Decent salary for fresh grad.Cons: Not many students grind LeetCode for the interview.
- 4.0Much better in the early daysSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJuly 17, 2023Pros: Compensation, benefits, work, smart people. It used to be very collaborative, but now it's occasionally collaborative. Making Markets is fun and interesting to study and learn about. In earlier days, prioritizing work-life balance was done well, as it was needed for ambitious workers.Cons: Silos, secrecy, lack of transparency, no distribution of common tools leading to tool redundancy, project ideation easily and often shot down, egos, and work-life balance has gotten worse over the years.
- 4.0Lots Of Options, No DinnerSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomOctober 2, 2025Pros: A lot of options to choose from.Cons: There is no dinner available.
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