Process
I applied online and didn't hear back for about two or three weeks. I was eventually contacted by a recruiter, who scheduled a phone interview for me.
The engineer who interviewed me was very friendly. I thought I had done reasonably well during the coding problem, but I was not offered another interview.
After asking for feedback on how I could do better on future interviews, I was told that none was documented.
Questions
I was asked what was essentially a tree construction problem.
It was followed by questions regarding its runtime.
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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
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
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Jane Street's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
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)
- 5.0Strong communication and benefits, but stress can be highSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, NYNovember 2, 2026Pros: There was good communication, good compensation, good culture, and good benefits.Cons: Perhaps work-life balance will be moderate. Stress and pressure will be medium to high. It is fast-paced with mandatory office work. All of the factors are highly dependent on your team and management.
- 4.0Lots Of Options, No DinnerSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomOctober 2, 2025Pros: A lot of options to choose from.Cons: There is no dinner available.
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