Process
This was a standard phone screen with a current engineer. You have around an hour to do introductions, begin working on the problem, and then, if time permits, questions at the end. No behavioral questions.
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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
4.0
Fun Puzzles, Academic Vibe
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
January 19, 2025
Pros: Fun puzzles every day, tech talks, and interesting projects.
Cons: A rather academic environment, requiring hard work.
5.0
Great Perks, Ignores Seniority
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
April 18, 2022
Pros: Great compensation and benefits.
The office is wonderful, and the food is amazing!
Cons: Not very transparent with upward mobility.
Exit opportunities are sub-par due to the nature of the engineering problems solved.
More senior people kind of ignore others. I have had several messages ack'd by senior employees only to ultimately be ignored.
5.0
Good Company, Great College
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
December 23, 2024
Pros: Good environment, good college, good company.
Cons: No, no, no, no, no.
- 4.0Fun Puzzles, Academic VibeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomJanuary 19, 2025Pros: Fun puzzles every day, tech talks, and interesting projects.Cons: A rather academic environment, requiring hard work.
- 5.0Great Perks, Ignores SenioritySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesApril 18, 2022Pros: Great compensation and benefits. The office is wonderful, and the food is amazing!Cons: Not very transparent with upward mobility. Exit opportunities are sub-par due to the nature of the engineering problems solved. More senior people kind of ignore others. I have had several messages ack'd by senior employees only to ultimately be ignored.
- 5.0Good Company, Great CollegeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesDecember 23, 2024Pros: Good environment, good college, good company.Cons: No, no, no, no, no.
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