Process
HR call, then first round getting a question to code in any language. The syntax is not important; they test your thinking skill.
Second round similar to first round, 3 times back to back.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 156 interview experiences for the Jane Street Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
5%
Pass Rate
Jane Street's interview process for their Software Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive56%
Neutral31%
Negative12%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Jane Street's Software Engineer interview process.
Jane Street Work Experiences
3.0
The average employee here is a bit cocky and overconfident
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
August 21, 2025
Pros: - Pay
- Amenities
- Generally intelligent people
Cons: - Some people are overrated.
- Ego runs rampant.
- Competitive about table tennis.
5.0
Amazing company, amazing people
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
September 15, 2023
Pros: Has a really collaborative environment.
People around are very smart and, which is not too common in the area, are generally nice.
Managers are very responsive; if you do not like the thing you are working on, you would most probably be able to transition to something else.
Cons: Some decision-making processes are very opaque, including compensation assignment.
5.0
Great
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England
October 25, 2026
Pros: People are very willing to help each other, and everyone you talk to is super smart.
Cons: There is not much to say here.
- 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.
- 5.0Amazing company, amazing peopleSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomSeptember 15, 2023Pros: Has a really collaborative environment. People around are very smart and, which is not too common in the area, are generally nice. Managers are very responsive; if you do not like the thing you are working on, you would most probably be able to transition to something else.Cons: Some decision-making processes are very opaque, including compensation assignment.
- 5.0GreatSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, EnglandOctober 25, 2026Pros: People are very willing to help each other, and everyone you talk to is super smart.Cons: There is not much to say here.
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