Software Engineer Interview Experience - London, United Kingdom
April 15, 2026
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Did not pass the initial coding round. I tried to explain my thought in details to the interviewer, but failed to translate my thought into code. So far, the interviewer is very nice.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 21 interview experiences for the Jane Street Software Engineer role in London, United Kingdom.
Success Rate
10%
Pass Rate
Jane Street's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in London, the United Kingdom is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive52%
Neutral29%
Negative19%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Jane Street's Software Engineer interview process in London, United Kingdom.
Jane Street Work Experiences
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
The best firm I've worked for so far
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
February 15, 2024
Pros: Competitive pay, great facilities and catering, good location, great culture, good work-life balance.
Cons: Very intense. I almost always eat lunch at my desk and work the full 8 hours. (YMMV)
5.0
Good pay, good culture
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
October 13, 2023
Pros: Good pay, good culture, capable peers
Cons: experience less relevant for future development in the wider IT industry.
- 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.
- 5.0The best firm I've worked for so farSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesFebruary 15, 2024Pros: Competitive pay, great facilities and catering, good location, great culture, good work-life balance.Cons: Very intense. I almost always eat lunch at my desk and work the full 8 hours. (YMMV)
- 5.0Good pay, good cultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomOctober 13, 2023Pros: Good pay, good culture, capable peersCons: experience less relevant for future development in the wider IT industry.
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