Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
October 1, 2010
Neutral ExperienceGot Offer
Process
At their office for a 1:1 interview.
Questions
Given the type of a binary tree and an algorithm to compute its depth.
Make it tail-recursive.
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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
10%
Pass 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
Positive63%
Neutral27%
Negative10%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Jane Street's Software Engineer interview process in New York, New York.
Jane Street Work Experiences
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)
4.0
Nice People, Tough Work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
August 21, 2025
Pros: Had a lot of intern activities, and people were nice.
Cons: Work was difficult, and sometimes evaluation metrics were unclear.
5.0
Great Pay, Company Provides All
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
April 23, 2023
Pros: Give a nice amount in a year.
Cons: Nothing the company gives you is everything.
- 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)
- 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.
- 5.0Great Pay, Company Provides AllSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesApril 23, 2023Pros: Give a nice amount in a year.Cons: Nothing the company gives you is everything.
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