Software Engineer Interview Experience - Chicago, Illinois
February 1, 2018
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Coding challenge, then phone screen, and finally a full day on-site technical interview. The recruiter is very attentive and responds quickly to emails. On-site interviews are with engineers, and they are very helpful and friendly during the process, even though some problems can be challenging.
Questions
Asked very thoroughly about projects on resume.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 7 interview experiences for the Jump Trading Software Engineer role in Chicago, Illinois.
Success Rate
29%
Pass Rate
Jump Trading's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Chicago, Illinois is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive71%
Neutral0%
Negative29%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Jump Trading's Software Engineer interview process in Chicago, Illinois.
Jump Trading Work Experiences
3.0
Good Training, Poor Management
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
February 13, 2021
Pros: Jump does a good job of training people and exposing them to many things. Many very good talents are around. The COVID response is good.
Cons: It is no longer a nimble or well-managed company. Over time there has been much growth and hiring, but no plan or reason for many things. All companies have growth pains, but this one doesn't know how to manage. It's very political and a struggle if you're not on a favorites team.
5.0
As good as it gets in HFT
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
December 19, 2020
Pros: Great culture that balances excellence, results, humility, and vision.
Cons: Any cons are far outweighed by the pros.
5.0
Highest talent density
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
April 6, 2025
Pros: * Higher talent density compared to big tech.
* Truly top-of-market compensation.
* Interesting and challenging problems to work on.
* Great culture. Many people have been there for 10+ years, and everyone seems very happy.
Cons: Restrictive employment agreements, such as non-competes (but standard in this industry).
- 3.0Good Training, Poor ManagementSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesFebruary 13, 2021Pros: Jump does a good job of training people and exposing them to many things. Many very good talents are around. The COVID response is good.Cons: It is no longer a nimble or well-managed company. Over time there has been much growth and hiring, but no plan or reason for many things. All companies have growth pains, but this one doesn't know how to manage. It's very political and a struggle if you're not on a favorites team.
- 5.0As good as it gets in HFTSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesDecember 19, 2020Pros: Great culture that balances excellence, results, humility, and vision.Cons: Any cons are far outweighed by the pros.
- 5.0Highest talent densitySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesApril 6, 2025Pros: * Higher talent density compared to big tech. * Truly top-of-market compensation. * Interesting and challenging problems to work on. * Great culture. Many people have been there for 10+ years, and everyone seems very happy.Cons: Restrictive employment agreements, such as non-competes (but standard in this industry).
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