Process
Several questions.
One involves Tetris.
Generally fast-paced.
Implementation accuracy is important.
People seem smart.
Overall difficulty is probably moderate to difficult.
Be prepared if you are going to interview.
There will be a phone question, then three final rounds.
Questions
Build Tetris.
No need to build the UI.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 75 interview experiences for the Jane Street Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
5%
Pass Rate
Jane Street's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive52%
Neutral36%
Negative12%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Jane Street's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Jane Street Work Experiences
5.0
Smart Tech, Long Hours
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
August 6, 2020
Pros: Smart coworkers and interesting tech problems
Cons: Longer hours and no lunch breaks.
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.
4.0
Software engineer at Jane Street
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
December 3, 2025
Pros: Great pay, exciting problem-solving.
Cons: High-pressure work environment, demanding role.
- 5.0Smart Tech, Long HoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesAugust 6, 2020Pros: Smart coworkers and interesting tech problemsCons: Longer hours and no lunch breaks.
- 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.
- 4.0Software engineer at Jane StreetSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesDecember 3, 2025Pros: Great pay, exciting problem-solving.Cons: High-pressure work environment, demanding role.
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