I applied online. I interviewed at Jane Street (New York, NY) in Nov 2022
Interview
Asks lots of technical questions on math and questions to understand your problem solving process. You should be ready to explain your thought process step by step, and having a solid college-level statistics knowledge base would be helpful for the interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How much plankton do you think a whale will eat in a day?
HR phone screen, did not proceed after. Next round should be technical assessment based on word of mouth, cannot verify as I did not make it that far. Prepare to speak over CV at length and discuss relevant projects
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Walk me through your resume and highlight key projrcts
The interview process was structured but approachable. It began with an online application followed by a phone screening. After that, there was a one-on-one interview focused on my skills and experience, and a final round with a practical task related to the role. The overall tone was professional but friendly, and the interviewers were supportive.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked me to describe a time when I had to solve a challenging problem under pressure and how I approached it.
Straight to the point. Tests your preparation and why you want to work for the company or be involved in prop trading. Be prepared for unique technical and behavioral questions.