Get to Know Us
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The people featured in these videos were excited to share what makes Jane Street a rewarding place to work. Whether in Trading & Research, HR & Recruiting, or Cybersecurity, everyone plays a key part in fostering our open and collaborative working culture.
While it’s hard to capture all the nuance of our firm in a series of short videos, we hope that they give you a real sense of who we are and what we do.
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Get to Know Us | Jane Street
Hi. I’m Kristen and I work in recruiting at Jane Street in New York,
and I joined in 2019.
When should I apply?
At Jane Street, we review our applications on a rolling basis. So we
always recommend that our candidates apply when they feel ready. And
we think feeling ready means that you would be prepared to participate
in our interviews within the next few weeks.
A few tips to feel more prepared for your interview, you might want to
take a look at our website and review the interview prep materials
that we have available. It’s a good place to get started.
What is the recruiting timeline and process for Jane Street?
After applying to Jane Street, you can expect to hear from a recruiter
within just a few days. If you are selected for interviews, that
recruiter will communicate with you clearly what to expect next.
Are there any requirements I must meet to apply for an internship?
There are no real requirements to apply for any of our campus
positions. We’re always just looking for interesting resumes from
intellectually curious students. You don’t need to know OCaml. You
don’t need to have experience with finance. We’ll teach you everything
you need to know.
How can students prepare for recruiting at Jane Street?
I would recommend that you find ways to challenge your mind, and that
could be in the coursework that you choose or looking for professional
or research opportunities. It could even be in the clubs and the
hobbies you do on the side.
In general, we recommend you practice problem solving, but not just
thinking about hard problems, practice solving them all the way
through.
If you’re most interested in our software engineering role or you just
love coding, it’s simple. Practice. Build something from scratch on
your own. Use any language you like. We’re really collaborative at
Jane Street, so learning how to problem solve with others would be a
huge plus.
Jane Street does not host events at my school. What should I do?
In a typical year, we try to get to as many campuses as we can. But
unfortunately, we can’t be everywhere. So if we don’t make it to your
campus, we hope you still take the time to get to know us online. And
also, we hope you still apply.
Can I apply to more than one role or internship?
We welcome candidates to apply to as many roles and whichever offices
that they’re most interested in. But you should know that when a
recruiter looks at your application, they’re considering you for all
of our opportunities. So there is a place in your application where
you can express what your interests are. But regardless if you submit
once or you submit to multiple jobs, you’re going to be considered for
all of the opportunities you’re eligible for.
Can I reapply to Jane Street if I have applied before?
Yes, you can definitely reapply. We actually have several success
stories of people we’ve hired on their second or third time around.
But we do encourage you to think about whether you are a new candidate
when you reapply. Have you had new experiences in the classroom or
professionally that will make your resume and your candidacy a little
bit different than last time? And we generally think that takes about
a year to accumulate some new information you want to share with us.
My favorite thing about Jane Street, it’s probably that every day I’m
challenged at work, but I’m always having fun while doing it. Plus,
there’s a lot of perks and benefits. They’re all so great, it’s hard
to pick a favorite.