Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
September 1, 2019
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I applied online and was contacted a few days later about a phone interview.
I worked through several iterations of the problem and came up with a working solution, but was rejected.
Questions
Design a system for a game that can accept sequences of key combinations and pick them out when that sequence of keys is pressed.
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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
Perfect Role, Amazing Team
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
April 16, 2025
Pros: Location, amazing colleagues, good pay.
Cons: Cannot think of any cons!
5.0
Smart People, Great Environment
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
January 5, 2023
Pros: 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.
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)
- 5.0Perfect Role, Amazing TeamSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesApril 16, 2025Pros: Location, amazing colleagues, good pay.Cons: Cannot think of any cons!
- 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.
- 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)
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