Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
Process
There was an informational call with the hiring manager, two phone screens (software engineering and machine learning), and an onsite in NYC with five interviews (two on machine learning, two on coding, and a deep dive into a past project).
Questions
The coding questions could be done in any language and didn't require specific tricks.
The ML questions required a basic understanding of PyTorch.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 30 interview experiences for the Jane Street Software Engineer role in New York, New York.
Success Rate
Jane Street's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in New York, New York is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Jane Street's Software Engineer interview process in New York, New York.
Jane Street Work Experiences
- 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)
- 3.0The average employee here is a bit cocky and overconfidentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesAugust 21, 2025Pros: - Pay - Amenities - Generally intelligent peopleCons: - Some people are overrated. - Ego runs rampant. - Competitive about table tennis.
- 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.
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