Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
Process
This was a pretty standard LeetCode-type question during the first phone interview. It was more trading-oriented.
The initial question and solution were fairly straightforward, but several follow-up questions were asked. Potential improvements to the code were also discussed.
Questions
I can't disclose the exact question, but think along the lines of receiving and processing exchange price data, and what issues you might encounter doing so.
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Interview Statistics
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Success Rate
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Experience Rating
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Jane Street Work Experiences
- 5.0Good Company, Great CollegeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesDecember 23, 2024Pros: Good environment, good college, good company.Cons: No, no, no, no, no.
- 4.0Nice People, Tough WorkSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesAugust 21, 2025Pros: Had a lot of intern activities, and people were nice.Cons: Work was difficult, and sometimes evaluation metrics were unclear.
- 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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