{ "id": 546397, "title": "Join Jane Street - Recruiting & Hiring Questions", "url": "/competitions/jane-street-real-time-market-data-forecasting/discussion/546397", "author_name": "kait o'neil", "post_date": "2024-11-15T14:07:34.855000", "votes": 41, "comment_count": 72, "views": 0, "content": "

Hi all!

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Now that we're a little ways into the competition, we wanted to create a dedicated thread in case anyone is curious about applying to Jane Street, whether for an internship or a full time role.

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Please feel free to drop your questions below - we're here to help!

", "messages": [ { "id": 3046478, "postDate": "2024-11-15T14:07:34.857Z", "content": "

Hi all!

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Now that we're a little ways into the competition, we wanted to create a dedicated thread in case anyone is curious about applying to Jane Street, whether for an internship or a full time role.

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Please feel free to drop your questions below - we're here to help!

", "rawMarkdown": "Hi all!\n\nNow that we're a little ways into the competition, we wanted to create a dedicated thread in case anyone is curious about applying to Jane Street, whether for an internship or a full time role.\n\nPlease feel free to drop your questions below - we're here to help!", "votes": 41 }, { "id": 3205357, "postDate": "2025-05-19T18:14:39.057Z", "content": "

Could you share what leaderboard cutoff (e.g. top X%) or rank range you will consider when inviting participants to interview?

", "rawMarkdown": "Could you share what leaderboard cutoff (e.g. top X%) or rank range you will consider when inviting participants to interview?", "votes": 4 }, { "id": 3155718, "postDate": "2025-03-21T10:43:41.637Z", "content": "

Hi!I’m curious whether Jane Street tends to prioritize candidates with practical machine learning experience specifically in market trading, or if the company places more emphasis on broader expertise—for instance, someone adept in machine learning as well as macro- and micro-level finance—when hiring new talent.😄

", "rawMarkdown": "Hi!I’m curious whether Jane Street tends to prioritize candidates with practical machine learning experience specifically in market trading, or if the company places more emphasis on broader expertise—for instance, someone adept in machine learning as well as macro- and micro-level finance—when hiring new talent.😄", "votes": 5 }, { "id": 3049103, "postDate": "2024-11-18T17:52:40.810Z", "content": "

1) Does having a good ranking in this competition improve the chance for an interview invitation?
\n2) Is it better or worse to apply for a role via recruitment agency?

", "rawMarkdown": "1) Does having a good ranking in this competition improve the chance for an interview invitation? \n2) Is it better or worse to apply for a role via recruitment agency? ", "votes": 8, "replies": [ { "id": 3051041, "postDate": "2024-11-20T19:00:54.913Z", "content": "

Hi Ben! I've responded to a similar question from Gunes below re: interviewing. As far as working with a recruitment agency or not, we work with them for some roles, but not all roles, so it depends a bit on what you have in mind. Typically, we see direct applications from folks who are interviewing for internships or full time roles right out of university, and search firm applications more from those who are already working. I hope that helps!

", "rawMarkdown": "Hi Ben! I've responded to a similar question from Gunes below re: interviewing. As far as working with a recruitment agency or not, we work with them for some roles, but not all roles, so it depends a bit on what you have in mind. Typically, we see direct applications from folks who are interviewing for internships or full time roles right out of university, and search firm applications more from those who are already working. I hope that helps!", "votes": 1 } ] }, { "id": 3049800, "postDate": "2024-11-19T14:23:58.397Z", "content": "

Hi Kait, thanks for creating this post to answer application questions. I'm quite interested in joining Jane Street and want to ask the following questions about applying to entry level positions (quant trader & quant researcher) for Non-New Graduates：

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  1. For applicants who are Non-Phd and are not hard STEM (like me, Msc Business Analytics) students, what experiences are adequate to pass the resume screening and move on to the following procedures, say OT/interview? (Kaggle Gold Medal & 2+ Personal Projects on Related Fields & sth else?)

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  2. Do the JS Monthly Puzzles help to understand what are QRs doing daily?

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  3. Would you mind sharing what you're doing daily or monthly? Like reading and replicating papers (60% of time) and other tasks 1..2..3 (40% of time)?

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  4. For this competition and similar ones, I'm curious about how long will it take you to build a model with acceptable accuracy?

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Thanks in advance!

", "rawMarkdown": "Hi Kait, thanks for creating this post to answer application questions. I'm quite interested in joining Jane Street and want to ask the following questions about applying to entry level positions (quant trader & quant researcher) for Non-New Graduates：\n\n1. For applicants who are Non-Phd and are not hard STEM (like me, Msc Business Analytics) students, what experiences are adequate to pass the resume screening and move on to the following procedures, say OT/interview? (Kaggle Gold Medal & 2+ Personal Projects on Related Fields & sth else?)\n\n2. Do the JS Monthly Puzzles help to understand what are QRs doing daily? \n\n3. Would you mind sharing what you're doing daily or monthly? Like reading and replicating papers (60% of time) and other tasks 1..2..3 (40% of time)?\n\n4. For this competition and similar ones, I'm curious about how long will it take you to build a model with acceptable accuracy?\n\nThanks in advance! ", "votes": 4, "replies": [ { "id": 3051885, "postDate": "2024-11-21T18:21:21.423Z", "content": "

Hi Rothen! My thoughts below (I'm going to leave question 4 as it's not a recruiting question specifically):

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  1. I'll point you to my answer below to Gunes' similar question about Kaggle performance.
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  2. Solving puzzles is intrinsic to the work we do at Jane Street. Even though we have established strategies, we’re humble enough to know that if we have a good idea, others may soon have it as well. Only by identifying new problems in the financial markets and figuring out (potentially novel) ways to solve them can we continue to thrive.
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  3. If you're curious to hear from Jane Streeters about their day to day, you can check out our Get to Know Us videos https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/get-to-know-us/!
    4. \n
", "rawMarkdown": "Hi Rothen! My thoughts below (I'm going to leave question 4 as it's not a recruiting question specifically):\n\n1. I'll point you to my answer below to Gunes' similar question about Kaggle performance.\n2. Solving puzzles is intrinsic to the work we do at Jane Street. Even though we have established strategies, we’re humble enough to know that if we have a good idea, others may soon have it as well. Only by identifying new problems in the financial markets and figuring out (potentially novel) ways to solve them can we continue to thrive. \n3. If you're curious to hear from Jane Streeters about their day to day, you can check out our Get to Know Us videos https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/get-to-know-us/!", "replies": [ { "id": 3052028, "postDate": "2024-11-22T00:21:46.733Z", "content": "

Hi Kait, thanks for your reply! They're very helpful!

", "rawMarkdown": "Hi Kait, thanks for your reply! They're very helpful!" } ] } ] }, { "id": 3079371, "postDate": "2024-12-23T14:35:21.027Z", "content": "

Is the kind of market data forecasting done in this competition by quantitative traders or quantitative researchers at Jane Street?

", "rawMarkdown": "Is the kind of market data forecasting done in this competition by quantitative traders or quantitative researchers at Jane Street?", "votes": 2, "replies": [ { "id": 3080177, "postDate": "2024-12-24T20:09:19.803Z", "content": "

oh nice I asked a similar question before seeing this lol

", "rawMarkdown": "oh nice I asked a similar question before seeing this lol" }, { "id": 3091701, "postDate": "2025-01-08T17:21:54.993Z", "content": "

Traders and researchers (and developers!) work together very closely at Jane Street. We don't have a strict boundary between those roles internally (there are traders that spend a lot of their time doing research work, and researchers that work very directly on trading strategies, etc). While 'research' at Jane Street generally is very broad and encompasses large number of different activities, working on data science problems and regression models like this is definitely a part of it. For the purposes of this Kaggle competition, we needed to simplify the tasks somewhat compared to what we would do internally to make it more broadly accessible to a wider audience that might not have all the domain context and compute resources we'd have internally. We hope that it gives a representative \"flavor\" of a subset of the kind of work that traders and researchers do, and we're very curious about all the different approaches folks are taking.

", "rawMarkdown": "Traders and researchers (and developers!) work together very closely at Jane Street. We don't have a strict boundary between those roles internally (there are traders that spend a lot of their time doing research work, and researchers that work very directly on trading strategies, etc). While 'research' at Jane Street generally is very broad and encompasses large number of different activities, working on data science problems and regression models like this is definitely a part of it. For the purposes of this Kaggle competition, we needed to simplify the tasks somewhat compared to what we would do internally to make it more broadly accessible to a wider audience that might not have all the domain context and compute resources we'd have internally. We hope that it gives a representative \"flavor\" of a subset of the kind of work that traders and researchers do, and we're very curious about all the different approaches folks are taking." } ] }, { "id": 3051117, "postDate": "2024-11-20T21:48:24.013Z", "content": "

Does age matter?

", "rawMarkdown": "Does age matter? ", "votes": 1, "replies": [ { "id": 3051737, "postDate": "2024-11-21T15:33:56.807Z", "content": "

Hi Juliano! Absolutely not - we hire folks at all stages of their careers :)

", "rawMarkdown": "Hi Juliano! Absolutely not - we hire folks at all stages of their careers :)", "votes": 1 } ] }, { "id": 3049054, "postDate": "2024-11-18T16:42:10.983Z", "content": "

Does Kaggle status help to get interviews at Jane Street?

", "rawMarkdown": "Does Kaggle status help to get interviews at Jane Street?", "votes": 1, "replies": [ { "id": 3051040, "postDate": "2024-11-20T18:59:13.523Z", "content": "

Hi Gunes! We're looking forward to interacting with lots of talented folks during this competition, and we absolutely hope some of them decide to apply to work at Jane Street. Of course we will consider hiring competitors from this challenge, but performance here won't serve as a substitute for the interview process.

", "rawMarkdown": "Hi Gunes! We're looking forward to interacting with lots of talented folks during this competition, and we absolutely hope some of them decide to apply to work at Jane Street. Of course we will consider hiring competitors from this challenge, but performance here won't serve as a substitute for the interview process.", "votes": 3 } ] }, { "id": 3046482, "postDate": "2024-11-15T14:13:19.670Z", "content": "

Hi!

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I'm really interested in joining Jane Street, specifically for a role in quantitative analysis or algo development. Could you share more about the application process for these roles? Additionally, what skills or experience do you typically look for in candidates?

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Thanks so much for creating this thread!

", "rawMarkdown": "Hi!\n\nI'm really interested in joining Jane Street, specifically for a role in quantitative analysis or algo development. Could you share more about the application process for these roles? Additionally, what skills or experience do you typically look for in candidates?\n\nThanks so much for creating this thread!", "votes": 1, "replies": [ { "id": 3046520, "postDate": "2024-11-15T14:53:26.137Z", "content": "

Hi Pratice!

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Sure - you can see all our open roles here https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/open-roles/. Applying for any position should take ~5-10 minutes - we try to keep the application process super light. Typically you'll send us a few pieces of information about yourself, and an updated CV/resume. There's technically an optional text box, but we don't expect or require a cover letter; that is mostly for anything that doesn't naturally fit on your resume.

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You can also read more about the interview process and what we do (and don't) select for during our interviews here https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/interviewing/.

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I hope that's helpful!

", "rawMarkdown": "Hi Pratice!\n\nSure - you can see all our open roles here https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/open-roles/. Applying for any position should take ~5-10 minutes - we try to keep the application process super light. Typically you'll send us a few pieces of information about yourself, and an updated CV/resume. There's *technically* an optional text box, but we don't expect or require a cover letter; that is mostly for anything that doesn't naturally fit on your resume.\n\nYou can also read more about the interview process and what we do (and don't) select for during our interviews here https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/interviewing/.\n\nI hope that's helpful!", "votes": 5, "replies": [ { "id": 3046625, "postDate": "2024-11-15T16:58:06.823Z", "content": "

Hello @kaitoneil
\nI think you may look into the url, this one takes one to the discussion page

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", "rawMarkdown": "Hello @kaitoneil \nI think you may look into the url, this one takes one to the discussion page \n\n![](https://www.googleapis.com/download/storage/v1/b/kaggle-forum-message-attachments/o/inbox%2F8273630%2F9a3a04a2dd3eeecf7f69bc863061b8cb%2FWrong%20url.png?generation=1731689884516209&alt=media)\n", "votes": 1 }, { "id": 3048953, "postDate": "2024-11-18T14:38:42.623Z", "content": "

Thanks for the flag, Ravi! I think they are working now (hopefully!).

", "rawMarkdown": " Thanks for the flag, Ravi! I think they are working now (hopefully!).", "votes": 1 }, { "id": 3056386, "postDate": "2024-11-26T23:14:25.417Z", "content": "

Yeah, I applied for an intern role that didnt require CV, past experiences and the only prerequisites were:

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yet, I get rejected immediately. I can't quite figure out what criteria is been used in the initial app screening since the requirements dont seem to be enough to immediately disqualify my app

", "rawMarkdown": "Yeah, I applied for an intern role that didnt require CV, past experiences and the only prerequisites were:\n- A strong quantitative thinker who enjoys working collaboratively on a team\n- Eager to ask questions, admit mistakes, and learn new things\n- Fluent in English\n\nyet, I get rejected immediately. I can't quite figure out what criteria is been used in the initial app screening since the requirements dont seem to be enough to immediately disqualify my app\n" }, { "id": 3056398, "postDate": "2024-11-26T23:46:35.087Z", "content": "

Well, it’s Jane Street, man—one of the most important, if not the most important, quant firms out there.

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You need to stand out from the crowd.

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Does a Harvard or MIT diploma help? Absolutely. But you still have a fair chance. You just need to prove that you’re a ‘quantitative thinker.’

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How do you do that?

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By doing stuff! There’s plenty of impressive work you can do on your own to showcase your ability as a ‘quantitative thinker.’

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And ultimately, you can always apply again—many current Jane Streeters were initially rejected.

", "rawMarkdown": "Well, it’s Jane Street, man—one of the most important, if not the most important, quant firms out there.\n\nYou need to stand out from the crowd.\n\nDoes a Harvard or MIT diploma help? Absolutely. But you still have a fair chance. You just need to prove that you’re a ‘quantitative thinker.’\n\nHow do you do that?\n\nBy doing stuff! There’s plenty of impressive work you can do on your own to showcase your ability as a ‘quantitative thinker.’\n\nAnd ultimately, you can always apply again—many current Jane Streeters were initially rejected.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n", "votes": 2 } ] } ] }, { "id": 3075613, "postDate": "2024-12-19T04:20:44.140Z", "content": "

@kaitoneil Hi Kait, I did apply to Janestreet for its summer 2025 internships but rejected for all my applications - didn't receive any online assessment/interview shortlist (I am currently a Master's in quant. finance in USA). I have a background in Causal research (i have been building an algorithm for the past 3 years in this direction with successful validation at some organizations across datasets and problem statements and have also been an ex- quant. researcher with a renowed MFT (got in through their National quant. trading challenge). I am also a National Math olympiad rankholder. I am highly interested in Janestreet. Could anything be done?

", "rawMarkdown": "@kaitoneil Hi Kait, I did apply to Janestreet for its summer 2025 internships but rejected for all my applications - didn't receive any online assessment/interview shortlist (I am currently a Master's in quant. finance in USA). I have a background in Causal research (i have been building an algorithm for the past 3 years in this direction with successful validation at some organizations across datasets and problem statements and have also been an ex- quant. researcher with a renowed MFT (got in through their National quant. trading challenge). I am also a National Math olympiad rankholder. I am highly interested in Janestreet. Could anything be done?", "votes": 1 }, { "id": 3057266, "postDate": "2024-11-28T00:14:37.700Z", "content": "

@kaitoneil Hi Kait, I did apply to Janestreet for its summer 2025 internships but rejected for all my applications - didn't receive any online assessment/interview shortlist (I am currently a Master's in quant. finance in USA). I have a background in Causal research ( i have been building an algorithm for the past 3 years in this direction with successful validation at some organizations across datasets and problem statements and have also been an ex- quant. researcher with a renowed MFT (got in through their National quant. trading challenge). I am also a National Math olympiad rankholder. I am highly interested in Janestreet. Could anything be done?

", "rawMarkdown": "@kaitoneil Hi Kait, I did apply to Janestreet for its summer 2025 internships but rejected for all my applications - didn't receive any online assessment/interview shortlist (I am currently a Master's in quant. finance in USA). I have a background in Causal research ( i have been building an algorithm for the past 3 years in this direction with successful validation at some organizations across datasets and problem statements and have also been an ex- quant. researcher with a renowed MFT (got in through their National quant. trading challenge). I am also a National Math olympiad rankholder. I am highly interested in Janestreet. Could anything be done?", "replies": [ { "id": 3072840, "postDate": "2024-12-15T17:09:37.383Z", "content": "

I have a similar background with you and have several real-market projects, but still get rejection. I do not know why.

", "rawMarkdown": "I have a similar background with you and have several real-market projects, but still get rejection. I do not know why.", "votes": -1 }, { "id": 3074588, "postDate": "2024-12-17T20:44:42.037Z", "content": "

@kaitoneil Hi Kait, I was expecting a response for my query posted longer than some of the other queries here which got a response from you.

", "rawMarkdown": "@kaitoneil Hi Kait, I was expecting a response for my query posted longer than some of the other queries here which got a response from you.", "votes": -1 } ] }, { "id": 3135445, "postDate": "2025-02-27T13:01:41.037Z", "content": "

Hi, I am interested in the competition to join. Is it still possible?

", "rawMarkdown": "Hi, I am interested in the competition to join. Is it still possible?", "votes": -3, "replies": [ { "id": 3142753, "postDate": "2025-03-06T16:34:59.383Z", "content": "

The training phase is over, we are now in the evaluation phase of the competition.

", "rawMarkdown": "The training phase is over, we are now in the evaluation phase of the competition. " } ] }, { "id": 3207746, "postDate": "2025-05-23T07:26:20.850Z", "content": "

It seem the competition interest me a lot, however, it's not easy

", "rawMarkdown": "It seem the competition interest me a lot, however, it's not easy" }, { "id": 3095818, "postDate": "2025-01-13T19:16:44.257Z", "content": "

Hello Kait, thanks for starting this thread! I'm interested in a quantitative research role and have a few questions about recruiting at Jane Street. I hold a biostatistics PhD and a few years working in biotech R&D.

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(1) I'm building up my finance and trading knowledge. With my background, would any certificates in finance be beneficial?

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(2) When recruiting for different sites, are applicants from other regions considered? I'm based in the US but also looking for roles in Hong Kong and Singapore. It seems JS in Singapore is not currently recruiting for quantitative researchers—will this change?

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Thank you!

", "rawMarkdown": "Hello Kait, thanks for starting this thread! I'm interested in a quantitative research role and have a few questions about recruiting at Jane Street. I hold a biostatistics PhD and a few years working in biotech R&D. \n\n(1) I'm building up my finance and trading knowledge. With my background, would any certificates in finance be beneficial? \n\n(2) When recruiting for different sites, are applicants from other regions considered? I'm based in the US but also looking for roles in Hong Kong and Singapore. It seems JS in Singapore is not currently recruiting for quantitative researchers—will this change?\n\nThank you!\n\n" }, { "id": 3088633, "postDate": "2025-01-04T23:32:09.897Z", "content": "

Hi Kait,
\nThank you for providing a platform for individuals like myself wondering your insights on what life at top-tier firm like Jane Street would be like, I am currently interested in the FTTP Programme provided by Jane Street, and would be grateful to know what is required from my application, I want to highlight skills that really matters to recruiters at Jane Street.

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Similar to other members who have posted I have solid core software engineering skills, including proficiency in React, MongoDB, Docker, PyTorch, TensorFlow alongside several certifications listed at the bottom (should they be relevant).

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As mentioned above Jane Street recruits heavily from feeder schools, any specifics alongside my BEng in Software Engineering, developing Higher Maths knowledge, what is asked of an individual like myself to prove that skill, and commitment. I’m committed to doing the work to become not just a competitive applicant but also someone capable of making an impact.

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Thank you, I am eternally grateful for your response and hope to apply your aid :)
\nAzim

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CERTIFICATIONS
\nMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert | Google Professional Machine Learning Engineer
\nAWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty | IBM Full Stack Software Developer Professional Certificate
\nMicrosoft Full-Stack Developer Professional Certificate

", "rawMarkdown": "Hi Kait, \nThank you for providing a platform for individuals like myself wondering your insights on what life at top-tier firm like Jane Street would be like, I am currently interested in the FTTP Programme provided by Jane Street, and would be grateful to know what is required from my application, I want to highlight skills that really matters to recruiters at Jane Street.\n\nSimilar to other members who have posted I have solid core software engineering skills, including proficiency in React, MongoDB, Docker, PyTorch, TensorFlow alongside several certifications listed at the bottom (should they be relevant). \n\nAs mentioned above Jane Street recruits heavily from feeder schools, any specifics alongside my BEng in Software Engineering, developing Higher Maths knowledge, what is asked of an individual like myself to prove that skill, and commitment. I’m committed to doing the work to become not just a competitive applicant but also someone capable of making an impact.\n\nThank you, I am eternally grateful for your response and hope to apply your aid :)\nAzim\n\nCERTIFICATIONS\nMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert | Google Professional Machine Learning Engineer\nAWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty | IBM Full Stack Software Developer Professional Certificate\nMicrosoft Full-Stack Developer Professional Certificate", "replies": [ { "id": 3090696, "postDate": "2025-01-07T15:13:11.290Z", "content": "

Hi Abdul! Glad to hear you're interested in this program - you can read more about application requirements on our Programs & Events page: https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/programs-and-events/

", "rawMarkdown": "Hi Abdul! Glad to hear you're interested in this program - you can read more about application requirements on our Programs & Events page: https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/programs-and-events/", "votes": 1, "replies": [ { "id": 3090989, "postDate": "2025-01-07T21:54:20.093Z", "content": "

Thank you very much for the response, I am grateful you were able to assist individuals and provide a platform for those looking to communicate with someone inside Jane Street.

", "rawMarkdown": "Thank you very much for the response, I am grateful you were able to assist individuals and provide a platform for those looking to communicate with someone inside Jane Street." } ] } ] }, { "id": 3080978, "postDate": "2024-12-26T03:25:57.417Z", "content": "

Would really like to work at Jane Street. BTW, maybe more information about the features and reponders can be disclosed, curious why the data and model would behave in an unusual way?

", "rawMarkdown": "Would really like to work at Jane Street. BTW, maybe more information about the features and reponders can be disclosed, curious why the data and model would behave in an unusual way?" }, { "id": 3080176, "postDate": "2024-12-24T20:07:22.440Z", "content": "

The work for this competition is most similar to what role at Jane Street?

", "rawMarkdown": "The work for this competition is most similar to what role at Jane Street?", "replies": [ { "id": 3090730, "postDate": "2025-01-07T15:56:17.587Z", "content": "

Hi Michael! It's a little tricky to pin down one specific role that this work is most similar to - Kaggle competitions pull at a few threads, so I think it would be fair to say that work like this shows up in several roles across the firm. Some that come to mind right off the bat are Software Engineering, Quantitative Trading, and Quantitative Research. I hope that helps!

", "rawMarkdown": "Hi Michael! It's a little tricky to pin down one specific role that this work is most similar to - Kaggle competitions pull at a few threads, so I think it would be fair to say that work like this shows up in several roles across the firm. Some that come to mind right off the bat are Software Engineering, Quantitative Trading, and Quantitative Research. I hope that helps!" } ] }, { "id": 3074750, "postDate": "2024-12-18T02:52:26.903Z", "content": "

Hi Kait,
\nDo any of the current staff at Jane Street race in their spare time, whether in regattas or automobiles? Given the firm’s reputation as puzzle solvers, it seems fitting.

", "rawMarkdown": "Hi Kait,\nDo any of the current staff at Jane Street race in their spare time, whether in regattas or automobiles? Given the firm’s reputation as puzzle solvers, it seems fitting. " }, { "id": 3073854, "postDate": "2024-12-17T02:37:11.287Z", "content": "

Hi Kait, I worked in counterparty credit risk field, wondering does Jane Street have a risk function (as I do not see it on official website)? Or that function might be performed by junior analyst in trading function? Thanks

", "rawMarkdown": "Hi Kait, I worked in counterparty credit risk field, wondering does Jane Street have a risk function (as I do not see it on official website)? Or that function might be performed by junior analyst in trading function? Thanks ", "replies": [ { "id": 3074510, "postDate": "2024-12-17T18:34:01.887Z", "content": "

Hi Peng Wang! We do have a Risk team. Though there is nothing open at the moment, you can keep an eye on open roles via our website.

", "rawMarkdown": "Hi Peng Wang! We do have a Risk team. Though there is nothing open at the moment, you can keep an eye on open roles via our website." } ] }, { "id": 3073779, "postDate": "2024-12-16T22:53:33.510Z", "content": "

Thanks, Kait !!! Can I get some suggestions for how to stand out as a candidate for a quantitative trader internship role ? Does Jane Street provide any support for gaining a work permit process, is someone a co-op student from Canada? Much Thanks in advance!

", "rawMarkdown": "Thanks, Kait !!! Can I get some suggestions for how to stand out as a candidate for a quantitative trader internship role ? Does Jane Street provide any support for gaining a work permit process, is someone a co-op student from Canada? Much Thanks in advance!", "replies": [ { "id": 3074344, "postDate": "2024-12-17T15:25:47.467Z", "content": "

Hi Cristal! I think your permit question is similar to Khuong Tran's - briefly, yes we do! And I'll point you to my response to ArnavJain from earlier in the competition on the question about making an application standout. Thanks for your questions!

", "rawMarkdown": "Hi Cristal! I think your permit question is similar to Khuong Tran's - briefly, yes we do! And I'll point you to my response to ArnavJain from earlier in the competition on the question about making an application standout. Thanks for your questions!" } ] }, { "id": 3072933, "postDate": "2024-12-15T19:55:38.427Z", "content": "

Hi Kait,

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I'm currently in Canada and I really would like to apply to Jane Street. I just wondering about the sponsor for potential employee from different countries. Do Jane Street support sponsorship to work in the US or any other countries that Jane Street is hiring from.

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Thanks a lot for providing this Q&A discussion, hope to connect with you.

", "rawMarkdown": "Hi Kait, \n\nI'm currently in Canada and I really would like to apply to Jane Street. I just wondering about the sponsor for potential employee from different countries. Do Jane Street support sponsorship to work in the US or any other countries that Jane Street is hiring from. \n\nThanks a lot for providing this Q&A discussion, hope to connect with you. ", "replies": [ { "id": 3074343, "postDate": "2024-12-17T15:24:05.267Z", "content": "

Hi Khuong Tran! Yes, we're happy to work with candidates to figure out what sponsorship options are available. This certainly should not be a barrier to you submitting an application for a role here. Typically, these conversations are very specific to each person's own circumstances, so we discuss this with each candidate individually. We're lucky to have a great mobility team in house that helps us with all of this.

", "rawMarkdown": "Hi Khuong Tran! Yes, we're happy to work with candidates to figure out what sponsorship options are available. This certainly should not be a barrier to you submitting an application for a role here. Typically, these conversations are very specific to each person's own circumstances, so we discuss this with each candidate individually. We're lucky to have a great mobility team in house that helps us with all of this." } ] }, { "id": 3072620, "postDate": "2024-12-15T13:11:17.723Z", "content": "

Hi Kait,

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I hope you’ve been having a fantastic month!

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I’m a sophomore at a T25 school with a deep passion for problem-solving and a dream of one day contributing to the incredible work at Jane Street. I was wondering if you might share your insights on what truly makes a resume stand out to recruiters or interviewers at top-tier firms like Jane Street.

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So far, I’ve had the opportunity to work on several machine learning projects, from building image and facial recognition models to tackling data analysis and manipulation challenges. I’ve also developed core software engineering skills, including proficiency in React, MongoDB, Docker, and SQL. However, I want to ensure I’m tailoring my resume (and choosing future projects) in a way that highlights what really matters to recruiters.

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I also wanted your perspective on the balance between university and experience. While I’ve heard Jane Street recruits heavily from feeder schools, I’m eager to prove that dedication, skill, and initiative can can take me just as far.

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Working at Jane Street has been a dream of mine for a long time, and I’m committed to doing the work to become not just a competitive applicant but also an effective and impactful team member. If there’s any advice you could share on how I can best position myself, I’d be incredibly grateful.

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Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and I hope to learn from you as I pursue this journey!

", "rawMarkdown": "Hi Kait,\n\nI hope you’ve been having a fantastic month!\n\nI’m a sophomore at a T25 school with a deep passion for problem-solving and a dream of one day contributing to the incredible work at Jane Street. I was wondering if you might share your insights on what truly makes a resume stand out to recruiters or interviewers at top-tier firms like Jane Street.\n\nSo far, I’ve had the opportunity to work on several machine learning projects, from building image and facial recognition models to tackling data analysis and manipulation challenges. I’ve also developed core software engineering skills, including proficiency in React, MongoDB, Docker, and SQL. However, I want to ensure I’m tailoring my resume (and choosing future projects) in a way that highlights what really matters to recruiters.\n\nI also wanted your perspective on the balance between university and experience. While I’ve heard Jane Street recruits heavily from feeder schools, I’m eager to prove that dedication, skill, and initiative can can take me just as far.\n\nWorking at Jane Street has been a dream of mine for a long time, and I’m committed to doing the work to become not just a competitive applicant but also an effective and impactful team member. If there’s any advice you could share on how I can best position myself, I’d be incredibly grateful.\n\nThank you so much for taking the time to read this and I hope to learn from you as I pursue this journey!", "replies": [ { "id": 3072848, "postDate": "2024-12-15T17:20:26.013Z", "content": "

glad to meet u here. We could collaborate and connect.

", "rawMarkdown": "glad to meet u here. We could collaborate and connect." }, { "id": 3074353, "postDate": "2024-12-17T15:30:46.953Z", "content": "

Hi hdrahman! Thanks for the thoughtful outreach :)

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We do our best to interview anyone who feels like they could be a good fit for our open roles. We also hire folks from many different backgrounds, both academically and professionally. There is not really one particular proposer that trumps the others; there are lots of things that could make you a good fit here.

", "rawMarkdown": "Hi hdrahman! Thanks for the thoughtful outreach :)\n\nWe do our best to interview anyone who feels like they could be a good fit for our open roles. We also hire folks from many different backgrounds, both academically and professionally. There is not really one particular proposer that trumps the others; there are lots of things that could make you a good fit here." } ] }, { "id": 3069702, "postDate": "2024-12-11T19:19:03.963Z", "content": "

I have applied to Jane Street in the past, but have always been rejected without interview. I'm currently working thru a quant research preparation bootcamp, which I'm hoping will make me more competitive for an quantitative researcher role in the systematic investing world. What is your cool off period, i.e. how soon since the last application can I apply again without being automatically rejected? Thanks!

", "rawMarkdown": "I have applied to Jane Street in the past, but have always been rejected without interview. I'm currently working thru a quant research preparation bootcamp, which I'm hoping will make me more competitive for an quantitative researcher role in the systematic investing world. What is your cool off period, i.e. how soon since the last application can I apply again without being automatically rejected? Thanks! ", "replies": [ { "id": 3074330, "postDate": "2024-12-17T15:15:32.113Z", "content": "

Hi yurit04! We don't have an official policy around a cooling off period, though we typically suggest that you wait to reapply until your experience has changed in a meaningful way. That could be additional coursework, an internship, working in a new role, or any number of other changes. We generally think this looks something like 6 months - 1 year, but of course it's different for everyone! I hope that helps :)

", "rawMarkdown": "Hi yurit04! We don't have an official policy around a cooling off period, though we typically suggest that you wait to reapply until your experience has changed in a meaningful way. That could be additional coursework, an internship, working in a new role, or any number of other changes. We generally think this looks something like 6 months - 1 year, but of course it's different for everyone! I hope that helps :)", "votes": 2, "replies": [ { "id": 3074518, "postDate": "2024-12-17T18:46:33.507Z", "content": "

Hi Kait! Thank you for the response and suggestions. Can you please, glance at my LinkedIn and tell me, am I too old for a career in algo? Please, be as blunt as you can be. Thank you in advance!

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuri-turygin-8a29974/

", "rawMarkdown": "Hi Kait! Thank you for the response and suggestions. Can you please, glance at my LinkedIn and tell me, am I too old for a career in algo? Please, be as blunt as you can be. Thank you in advance! \n\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/yuri-turygin-8a29974/\n" } ] } ] }, { "id": 3058292, "postDate": "2024-11-29T09:48:33.003Z", "content": "

@ryanholbrook @sohier This is my 1st Kaggle competition, so please excuse my ignorance. Is the training data going to change dynamically in future or is it going to remain fixed as it is right now?

", "rawMarkdown": "@ryanholbrook @sohier This is my 1st Kaggle competition, so please excuse my ignorance. Is the training data going to change dynamically in future or is it going to remain fixed as it is right now?", "replies": [ { "id": 3072850, "postDate": "2024-12-15T17:22:45.957Z", "content": "

it remains fixed.

", "rawMarkdown": "it remains fixed." } ] }, { "id": 3056050, "postDate": "2024-11-26T13:59:21.310Z", "content": "

I am an ordinary undergraduate from mainland China. My undergraduate major is applied statistics. I am currently a sophomore. I very much hope that one day I can get an internship opportunity in JS or officially join the job. If I have excellent kaggle competition experience or related machine learning For research on deep learning, can I participate in JS-related recruitment? For those who do not have an excellent undergraduate degree (I will study for a master's or even a PhD in artificial intelligence-related majors in the future), do you have any special requirements? For example, having my own profitable quantitative trading algorithm?

", "rawMarkdown": "I am an ordinary undergraduate from mainland China. My undergraduate major is applied statistics. I am currently a sophomore. I very much hope that one day I can get an internship opportunity in JS or officially join the job. If I have excellent kaggle competition experience or related machine learning For research on deep learning, can I participate in JS-related recruitment? For those who do not have an excellent undergraduate degree (I will study for a master's or even a PhD in artificial intelligence-related majors in the future), do you have any special requirements? For example, having my own profitable quantitative trading algorithm?", "replies": [ { "id": 3056053, "postDate": "2024-11-26T14:03:02.017Z", "content": "

Hi Dear_Luna! Absolutely you can apply - our internship applications are open now, and you're welcome to apply whenever you're ready. There are no special requirements :)

", "rawMarkdown": "Hi Dear_Luna! Absolutely you can apply - our internship applications are open now, and you're welcome to apply whenever you're ready. There are no special requirements :)", "votes": 1 } ] }, { "id": 3055725, "postDate": "2024-11-26T04:08:50.170Z", "content": "

Hi Kait! Thank you for opening the discussion about recruiting, this is a very helpful resource. I am currently a high school senior interested in working at Jane Street someday. I was curious about if summer 2026 internships are open to people just starting their bachelors degree. I also wanted to ask if Jane Street offers remote internships for undergrads. Also to specify this would be regarding the quantitative trading internships. Thanks!

", "rawMarkdown": "Hi Kait! Thank you for opening the discussion about recruiting, this is a very helpful resource. I am currently a high school senior interested in working at Jane Street someday. I was curious about if summer 2026 internships are open to people just starting their bachelors degree. I also wanted to ask if Jane Street offers remote internships for undergrads. Also to specify this would be regarding the quantitative trading internships. Thanks!", "replies": [ { "id": 3056052, "postDate": "2024-11-26T14:01:18.050Z", "content": "

Hi P2007! Internships are open to folks at various points in their academic career, but we typically do not hire first years for our internships. We also unfortunately do not offer remote internships as an option. Sorry I can't be more helpful there!

", "rawMarkdown": "Hi P2007! Internships are open to folks at various points in their academic career, but we typically do not hire first years for our internships. We also unfortunately do not offer remote internships as an option. Sorry I can't be more helpful there!" } ] }, { "id": 3052011, "postDate": "2024-11-21T22:53:30.800Z", "content": "

Hello, can a master's student who is graduating very soon and planning to start a PhD apply for the quantitative researcher internship or should they apply for the full-time role? And for the machine learning researcher internship?

", "rawMarkdown": "Hello, can a master's student who is graduating very soon and planning to start a PhD apply for the quantitative researcher internship or should they apply for the full-time role? And for the machine learning researcher internship?", "replies": [ { "id": 3052603, "postDate": "2024-11-22T16:03:58.510Z", "content": "

Hi Emanuel! If you're planning to start a PhD soon, I would recommend applying for the internship. As for Quantitative Research or Machine Learning, that probably depends on how much applied ML you've done to date. If the answer is \"not much yet\", then I would suggest Research, which is a bit broader of an umbrella.

", "rawMarkdown": "Hi Emanuel! If you're planning to start a PhD soon, I would recommend applying for the internship. As for Quantitative Research or Machine Learning, that probably depends on how much applied ML you've done to date. If the answer is \"not much yet\", then I would suggest Research, which is a bit broader of an umbrella." } ] }, { "id": 3050158, "postDate": "2024-11-19T21:51:46.590Z", "content": "

Hey Kait!

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For undergraduates hoping to intern at Jane Street, what advice would you recommend for making our applications stand out? Are there specific technical skills, mathematical backgrounds, or programming experiences that you find particularly impressive in student candidates?

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What resources or preparation strategies would you suggest for undergrad students who are aspiring to become competitive internship applicants at Jane Street? Are there particular coding competitions, learning paths, or skills that the team values most when evaluating potential interns?

", "rawMarkdown": "Hey Kait!\n\nFor undergraduates hoping to intern at Jane Street, what advice would you recommend for making our applications stand out? Are there specific technical skills, mathematical backgrounds, or programming experiences that you find particularly impressive in student candidates?\n\nWhat resources or preparation strategies would you suggest for undergrad students who are aspiring to become competitive internship applicants at Jane Street? Are there particular coding competitions, learning paths, or skills that the team values most when evaluating potential interns?", "replies": [ { "id": 3051741, "postDate": "2024-11-21T15:38:30.010Z", "content": "

Hi Arnav! We hire folks from lots of different academic backgrounds, so there is not really one particular proposer that trumps the others. There are lots of things that could make you a good fit here.

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That said, there are some basic foundational things that will help you be ready to interview with us. You can read more about them in these interview guides: https://www.janestreet.com/static/pdfs/trading-interview.pdf and https://www.janestreet.com/preparing-for-a-software-engineering-interview/ are good places to start!

", "rawMarkdown": "Hi Arnav! We hire folks from lots of different academic backgrounds, so there is not really one particular proposer that trumps the others. There are lots of things that could make you a good fit here.\n\nThat said, there are some basic foundational things that will help you be ready to interview with us. You can read more about them in these interview guides: https://www.janestreet.com/static/pdfs/trading-interview.pdf and https://www.janestreet.com/preparing-for-a-software-engineering-interview/ are good places to start!", "votes": 1 } ] }, { "id": 3049988, "postDate": "2024-11-19T17:32:43.083Z", "content": "
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  1. I’m very interested in joining Jane Street and was wondering about the chances for candidates with a Master's in Analytics or Data Science to succeed when applying for machine learning and data-focused roles?

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  2. Additionally, I’m considering pursuing a part-time Master's in Quantitative Finance or Financial Engineering. Would this be a valuable asset, and could it improve my chances of passing the resume screening process?

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Thank you so much!

", "rawMarkdown": "1. I’m very interested in joining Jane Street and was wondering about the chances for candidates with a Master's in Analytics or Data Science to succeed when applying for machine learning and data-focused roles?\n\n2. Additionally, I’m considering pursuing a part-time Master's in Quantitative Finance or Financial Engineering. Would this be a valuable asset, and could it improve my chances of passing the resume screening process?\n\nThank you so much!", "replies": [ { "id": 3051038, "postDate": "2024-11-20T18:56:52.777Z", "content": "

Hi Tyler! We do our best to interview anyone who feels like they could be a good fit for our open roles. While we don't necessarily select for specific degrees or degree levels, having a quantitative background is of course a good start when you are thinking about roles at a quantitative trading firm :)

", "rawMarkdown": "Hi Tyler! We do our best to interview anyone who feels like they could be a good fit for our open roles. While we don't necessarily select for specific degrees or degree levels, having a quantitative background is of course a good start when you are thinking about roles at a quantitative trading firm :) " } ] }, { "id": 3049843, "postDate": "2024-11-19T15:07:32.427Z", "content": "

Are there any positions in Sydney or Shanghai? As far as I know, some hedge funds have small offices in these cities.

", "rawMarkdown": "Are there any positions in Sydney or Shanghai? As far as I know, some hedge funds have small offices in these cities.", "replies": [ { "id": 3051036, "postDate": "2024-11-20T18:54:52.670Z", "content": "

Hi Xiang! Nothing in either of those locations. We are hiring in Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, New York, and Singapore.

", "rawMarkdown": "Hi Xiang! Nothing in either of those locations. We are hiring in Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, New York, and Singapore.", "votes": 1 } ] }, { "id": 3049014, "postDate": "2024-11-18T15:46:27.667Z", "content": "

How much inter-office movement is there? E.g. how common is it for an employee to work in a certain office for a couple of years and then move to a different office?

", "rawMarkdown": "How much inter-office movement is there? E.g. how common is it for an employee to work in a certain office for a couple of years and then move to a different office?", "replies": [ { "id": 3049025, "postDate": "2024-11-18T15:58:25.707Z", "content": "

Hi Tyler! This is actually fairly common - mostly, movement happens between New York, London, and Hong Kong, though we have also had some folks from London spend time in Amsterdam, and some folks from Hong Kong spend time in the Singapore office. Working in other offices, whether briefly on a short term visit, or on a longer term assignment, is very much encouraged and supported.

", "rawMarkdown": "Hi Tyler! This is actually fairly common - mostly, movement happens between New York, London, and Hong Kong, though we have also had some folks from London spend time in Amsterdam, and some folks from Hong Kong spend time in the Singapore office. Working in other offices, whether briefly on a short term visit, or on a longer term assignment, is very much encouraged and supported.", "votes": 2, "replies": [ { "id": 3049083, "postDate": "2024-11-18T17:23:48.210Z", "content": "

Sounds super cool -- thanks!

", "rawMarkdown": "Sounds super cool -- thanks!" } ] } ] }, { "id": 3190848, "postDate": "2025-05-01T05:18:07.283Z", "rawMarkdown": "", "isDeleted": true }, { "id": 3079222, "postDate": "2024-12-23T11:43:54.593Z", "content": "

Hi Kait, I am a mechanical engineering student. May I ask if there is an opportunity for me?

", "rawMarkdown": "Hi Kait, I am a mechanical engineering student. May I ask if there is an opportunity for me? ", "isDeleted": true, "replies": [ { "id": 3090693, "postDate": "2025-01-07T15:10:35.183Z", "content": "

Hi kafeOuO! We hire folks from lots of different academic backgrounds, so there is not really one particular proposer that trumps the others. There are lots of things that could make you a good fit, and we have many engineers at Jane Street.

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That said, there are some basic foundational things that will help you be ready to interview with us. You can read more about them in these interview guides: https://www.janestreet.com/static/pdfs/trading-interview.pdf and https://www.janestreet.com/preparing-for-a-software-engineering-interview/ are good places to start!

", "rawMarkdown": "Hi kafeOuO! We hire folks from lots of different academic backgrounds, so there is not really one particular proposer that trumps the others. There are lots of things that could make you a good fit, and we have many engineers at Jane Street.\n\nThat said, there are some basic foundational things that will help you be ready to interview with us. You can read more about them in these interview guides: https://www.janestreet.com/static/pdfs/trading-interview.pdf and https://www.janestreet.com/preparing-for-a-software-engineering-interview/ are good places to start!", "votes": 1 } ] }, { "id": 3053593, "postDate": "2024-11-23T16:45:22.607Z", "content": "

Hi Kait, thank you for posting this discussion. My question is:

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I’m about to complete my Master’s in Mathematical Engineering from a mid-tier Spanish university (approximately 200th in the QS rankings), and I’m considering applying to Jane Street. Would you recommend pursuing a post-graduate program at a higher-ranked university first to strengthen my application, or would it not make much difference in the hiring process?

", "rawMarkdown": "Hi Kait, thank you for posting this discussion. My question is:\n\nI’m about to complete my Master’s in Mathematical Engineering from a mid-tier Spanish university (approximately 200th in the QS rankings), and I’m considering applying to Jane Street. Would you recommend pursuing a post-graduate program at a higher-ranked university first to strengthen my application, or would it not make much difference in the hiring process?", "isDeleted": true, "replies": [ { "id": 3055137, "postDate": "2024-11-25T15:12:11.223Z", "content": "

Hi MrWarrio! I certainly can't speak for every firm to which you might be planning to apply, but from our perspective, there is no need to obtain a further degree before applying.

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p.s. love the username :)

", "rawMarkdown": "Hi MrWarrio! I certainly can't speak for every firm to which you might be planning to apply, but from our perspective, there is no need to obtain a further degree before applying.\n\np.s. love the username :)" } ] }, { "id": 3052671, "postDate": "2024-11-22T17:21:08.400Z", "rawMarkdown": "", "isDeleted": true }, { "id": 3049077, "postDate": "2024-11-18T17:16:03.007Z", "rawMarkdown": "", "votes": 1, "isDeleted": true }, { "id": 3048508, "postDate": "2024-11-18T03:41:02.767Z", "rawMarkdown": "", "votes": 2, "isDeleted": true } ], "comments": [ { "id": 3205357, "author_name": "Rahul Vivek", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2025-05-19T18:14:39.057000", "content": "

Could you share what leaderboard cutoff (e.g. top X%) or rank range you will consider when inviting participants to interview?

", "votes": 4, "replies": [] }, { "id": 3155718, "author_name": "InkWhisper", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2025-03-21T10:43:41.637000", "content": "

Hi!I’m curious whether Jane Street tends to prioritize candidates with practical machine learning experience specifically in market trading, or if the company places more emphasis on broader expertise—for instance, someone adept in machine learning as well as macro- and micro-level finance—when hiring new talent.😄

", "votes": 5, "replies": [] }, { "id": 3049103, "author_name": "Ben Lai", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-11-18T17:52:40.810000", "content": "

1) Does having a good ranking in this competition improve the chance for an interview invitation?
\n2) Is it better or worse to apply for a role via recruitment agency?

", "votes": 8, "replies": [ { "id": 3051041, "author_name": "kait o'neil", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-11-20T19:00:54.913000", "content": "

Hi Ben! I've responded to a similar question from Gunes below re: interviewing. As far as working with a recruitment agency or not, we work with them for some roles, but not all roles, so it depends a bit on what you have in mind. Typically, we see direct applications from folks who are interviewing for internships or full time roles right out of university, and search firm applications more from those who are already working. I hope that helps!

", "votes": 1, "replies": [] } ] }, { "id": 3049800, "author_name": "Rothen Li", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-11-19T14:23:58.397000", "content": "

Hi Kait, thanks for creating this post to answer application questions. I'm quite interested in joining Jane Street and want to ask the following questions about applying to entry level positions (quant trader & quant researcher) for Non-New Graduates：

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  1. For applicants who are Non-Phd and are not hard STEM (like me, Msc Business Analytics) students, what experiences are adequate to pass the resume screening and move on to the following procedures, say OT/interview? (Kaggle Gold Medal & 2+ Personal Projects on Related Fields & sth else?)

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  2. Do the JS Monthly Puzzles help to understand what are QRs doing daily?

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  3. Would you mind sharing what you're doing daily or monthly? Like reading and replicating papers (60% of time) and other tasks 1..2..3 (40% of time)?

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  4. For this competition and similar ones, I'm curious about how long will it take you to build a model with acceptable accuracy?

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Thanks in advance!

", "votes": 4, "replies": [ { "id": 3051885, "author_name": "kait o'neil", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-11-21T18:21:21.423000", "content": "

Hi Rothen! My thoughts below (I'm going to leave question 4 as it's not a recruiting question specifically):

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  1. I'll point you to my answer below to Gunes' similar question about Kaggle performance.
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  2. Solving puzzles is intrinsic to the work we do at Jane Street. Even though we have established strategies, we’re humble enough to know that if we have a good idea, others may soon have it as well. Only by identifying new problems in the financial markets and figuring out (potentially novel) ways to solve them can we continue to thrive.
    3. \n
  3. If you're curious to hear from Jane Streeters about their day to day, you can check out our Get to Know Us videos https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/get-to-know-us/!
    4. \n
", "votes": 0, "replies": [ { "id": 3052028, "author_name": "Rothen Li", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-11-22T00:21:46.733000", "content": "

Hi Kait, thanks for your reply! They're very helpful!

", "votes": 0, "replies": [] } ] } ] }, { "id": 3079371, "author_name": "Rishi Roy", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-12-23T14:35:21.027000", "content": "

Is the kind of market data forecasting done in this competition by quantitative traders or quantitative researchers at Jane Street?

", "votes": 2, "replies": [ { "id": 3080177, "author_name": "Michael Haroon", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-12-24T20:09:19.803000", "content": "

oh nice I asked a similar question before seeing this lol

", "votes": 0, "replies": [] }, { "id": 3091701, "author_name": "M Desai", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2025-01-08T17:21:54.993000", "content": "

Traders and researchers (and developers!) work together very closely at Jane Street. We don't have a strict boundary between those roles internally (there are traders that spend a lot of their time doing research work, and researchers that work very directly on trading strategies, etc). While 'research' at Jane Street generally is very broad and encompasses large number of different activities, working on data science problems and regression models like this is definitely a part of it. For the purposes of this Kaggle competition, we needed to simplify the tasks somewhat compared to what we would do internally to make it more broadly accessible to a wider audience that might not have all the domain context and compute resources we'd have internally. We hope that it gives a representative \"flavor\" of a subset of the kind of work that traders and researchers do, and we're very curious about all the different approaches folks are taking.

", "votes": 0, "replies": [] } ] }, { "id": 3051117, "author_name": "Juliano Queral", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-11-20T21:48:24.013000", "content": "

Does age matter?

", "votes": 1, "replies": [ { "id": 3051737, "author_name": "kait o'neil", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-11-21T15:33:56.807000", "content": "

Hi Juliano! Absolutely not - we hire folks at all stages of their careers :)

", "votes": 1, "replies": [] } ] }, { "id": 3049054, "author_name": "Gunes Evitan", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-11-18T16:42:10.983000", "content": "

Does Kaggle status help to get interviews at Jane Street?

", "votes": 1, "replies": [ { "id": 3051040, "author_name": "kait o'neil", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-11-20T18:59:13.523000", "content": "

Hi Gunes! We're looking forward to interacting with lots of talented folks during this competition, and we absolutely hope some of them decide to apply to work at Jane Street. Of course we will consider hiring competitors from this challenge, but performance here won't serve as a substitute for the interview process.

", "votes": 3, "replies": [] } ] }, { "id": 3046482, "author_name": "pratice", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-11-15T14:13:19.670000", "content": "

Hi!

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I'm really interested in joining Jane Street, specifically for a role in quantitative analysis or algo development. Could you share more about the application process for these roles? Additionally, what skills or experience do you typically look for in candidates?

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Thanks so much for creating this thread!

", "votes": 1, "replies": [ { "id": 3046520, "author_name": "kait o'neil", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-11-15T14:53:26.137000", "content": "

Hi Pratice!

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Sure - you can see all our open roles here https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/open-roles/. Applying for any position should take ~5-10 minutes - we try to keep the application process super light. Typically you'll send us a few pieces of information about yourself, and an updated CV/resume. There's technically an optional text box, but we don't expect or require a cover letter; that is mostly for anything that doesn't naturally fit on your resume.

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You can also read more about the interview process and what we do (and don't) select for during our interviews here https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/interviewing/.

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I hope that's helpful!

", "votes": 5, "replies": [ { "id": 3046625, "author_name": "Ravi Ramakrishnan", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-11-15T16:58:06.823000", "content": "

Hello @kaitoneil
\nI think you may look into the url, this one takes one to the discussion page

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", "votes": 1, "replies": [] }, { "id": 3048953, "author_name": "kait o'neil", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-11-18T14:38:42.623000", "content": "

Thanks for the flag, Ravi! I think they are working now (hopefully!).

", "votes": 1, "replies": [] }, { "id": 3056386, "author_name": "Seqaeon", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-11-26T23:14:25.417000", "content": "

Yeah, I applied for an intern role that didnt require CV, past experiences and the only prerequisites were:

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yet, I get rejected immediately. I can't quite figure out what criteria is been used in the initial app screening since the requirements dont seem to be enough to immediately disqualify my app

", "votes": 0, "replies": [] }, { "id": 3056398, "author_name": "Juliano Queral", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-11-26T23:46:35.087000", "content": "

Well, it’s Jane Street, man—one of the most important, if not the most important, quant firms out there.

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You need to stand out from the crowd.

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Does a Harvard or MIT diploma help? Absolutely. But you still have a fair chance. You just need to prove that you’re a ‘quantitative thinker.’

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How do you do that?

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By doing stuff! There’s plenty of impressive work you can do on your own to showcase your ability as a ‘quantitative thinker.’

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And ultimately, you can always apply again—many current Jane Streeters were initially rejected.

", "votes": 2, "replies": [] } ] } ] }, { "id": 3075613, "author_name": "bapi besu", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-12-19T04:20:44.140000", "content": "

@kaitoneil Hi Kait, I did apply to Janestreet for its summer 2025 internships but rejected for all my applications - didn't receive any online assessment/interview shortlist (I am currently a Master's in quant. finance in USA). I have a background in Causal research (i have been building an algorithm for the past 3 years in this direction with successful validation at some organizations across datasets and problem statements and have also been an ex- quant. researcher with a renowed MFT (got in through their National quant. trading challenge). I am also a National Math olympiad rankholder. I am highly interested in Janestreet. Could anything be done?

", "votes": 1, "replies": [] }, { "id": 3057266, "author_name": "bapi besu", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-11-28T00:14:37.700000", "content": "

@kaitoneil Hi Kait, I did apply to Janestreet for its summer 2025 internships but rejected for all my applications - didn't receive any online assessment/interview shortlist (I am currently a Master's in quant. finance in USA). I have a background in Causal research ( i have been building an algorithm for the past 3 years in this direction with successful validation at some organizations across datasets and problem statements and have also been an ex- quant. researcher with a renowed MFT (got in through their National quant. trading challenge). I am also a National Math olympiad rankholder. I am highly interested in Janestreet. Could anything be done?

", "votes": 0, "replies": [ { "id": 3072840, "author_name": "小亨瑞", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-12-15T17:09:37.383000", "content": "

I have a similar background with you and have several real-market projects, but still get rejection. I do not know why.

", "votes": -1, "replies": [] }, { "id": 3074588, "author_name": "bapi besu", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-12-17T20:44:42.037000", "content": "

@kaitoneil Hi Kait, I was expecting a response for my query posted longer than some of the other queries here which got a response from you.

", "votes": -1, "replies": [] } ] }, { "id": 3135445, "author_name": "PiotreK", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2025-02-27T13:01:41.037000", "content": "

Hi, I am interested in the competition to join. Is it still possible?

", "votes": -3, "replies": [ { "id": 3142753, "author_name": "Maggie", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2025-03-06T16:34:59.383000", "content": "

The training phase is over, we are now in the evaluation phase of the competition.

", "votes": 0, "replies": [] } ] }, { "id": 3207746, "author_name": "", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2025-05-23T07:26:20.850000", "content": "

It seem the competition interest me a lot, however, it's not easy

", "votes": 0, "replies": [] }, { "id": 3095818, "author_name": "BlackBox365", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2025-01-13T19:16:44.257000", "content": "

Hello Kait, thanks for starting this thread! I'm interested in a quantitative research role and have a few questions about recruiting at Jane Street. I hold a biostatistics PhD and a few years working in biotech R&D.

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(1) I'm building up my finance and trading knowledge. With my background, would any certificates in finance be beneficial?

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(2) When recruiting for different sites, are applicants from other regions considered? I'm based in the US but also looking for roles in Hong Kong and Singapore. It seems JS in Singapore is not currently recruiting for quantitative researchers—will this change?

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Thank you!

", "votes": 0, "replies": [] }, { "id": 3088633, "author_name": "Abdul Azim", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2025-01-04T23:32:09.897000", "content": "

Hi Kait,
\nThank you for providing a platform for individuals like myself wondering your insights on what life at top-tier firm like Jane Street would be like, I am currently interested in the FTTP Programme provided by Jane Street, and would be grateful to know what is required from my application, I want to highlight skills that really matters to recruiters at Jane Street.

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Similar to other members who have posted I have solid core software engineering skills, including proficiency in React, MongoDB, Docker, PyTorch, TensorFlow alongside several certifications listed at the bottom (should they be relevant).

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As mentioned above Jane Street recruits heavily from feeder schools, any specifics alongside my BEng in Software Engineering, developing Higher Maths knowledge, what is asked of an individual like myself to prove that skill, and commitment. I’m committed to doing the work to become not just a competitive applicant but also someone capable of making an impact.

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Thank you, I am eternally grateful for your response and hope to apply your aid :)
\nAzim

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CERTIFICATIONS
\nMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert | Google Professional Machine Learning Engineer
\nAWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty | IBM Full Stack Software Developer Professional Certificate
\nMicrosoft Full-Stack Developer Professional Certificate

", "votes": 0, "replies": [ { "id": 3090696, "author_name": "kait o'neil", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2025-01-07T15:13:11.290000", "content": "

Hi Abdul! Glad to hear you're interested in this program - you can read more about application requirements on our Programs & Events page: https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/programs-and-events/

", "votes": 1, "replies": [ { "id": 3090989, "author_name": "Abdul Azim", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2025-01-07T21:54:20.093000", "content": "

Thank you very much for the response, I am grateful you were able to assist individuals and provide a platform for those looking to communicate with someone inside Jane Street.

", "votes": 0, "replies": [] } ] } ] }, { "id": 3080978, "author_name": "GodGod3", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-12-26T03:25:57.417000", "content": "

Would really like to work at Jane Street. BTW, maybe more information about the features and reponders can be disclosed, curious why the data and model would behave in an unusual way?

", "votes": 0, "replies": [] }, { "id": 3080176, "author_name": "Michael Haroon", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-12-24T20:07:22.440000", "content": "

The work for this competition is most similar to what role at Jane Street?

", "votes": 0, "replies": [ { "id": 3090730, "author_name": "kait o'neil", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2025-01-07T15:56:17.587000", "content": "

Hi Michael! It's a little tricky to pin down one specific role that this work is most similar to - Kaggle competitions pull at a few threads, so I think it would be fair to say that work like this shows up in several roles across the firm. Some that come to mind right off the bat are Software Engineering, Quantitative Trading, and Quantitative Research. I hope that helps!

", "votes": 0, "replies": [] } ] }, { "id": 3074750, "author_name": "Max_Parizot1", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-12-18T02:52:26.903000", "content": "

Hi Kait,
\nDo any of the current staff at Jane Street race in their spare time, whether in regattas or automobiles? Given the firm’s reputation as puzzle solvers, it seems fitting.

", "votes": 0, "replies": [] }, { "id": 3073854, "author_name": "Peng Wang", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-12-17T02:37:11.287000", "content": "

Hi Kait, I worked in counterparty credit risk field, wondering does Jane Street have a risk function (as I do not see it on official website)? Or that function might be performed by junior analyst in trading function? Thanks

", "votes": 0, "replies": [ { "id": 3074510, "author_name": "kait o'neil", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-12-17T18:34:01.887000", "content": "

Hi Peng Wang! We do have a Risk team. Though there is nothing open at the moment, you can keep an eye on open roles via our website.

", "votes": 0, "replies": [] } ] }, { "id": 3073779, "author_name": "Cristal", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-12-16T22:53:33.510000", "content": "

Thanks, Kait !!! Can I get some suggestions for how to stand out as a candidate for a quantitative trader internship role ? Does Jane Street provide any support for gaining a work permit process, is someone a co-op student from Canada? Much Thanks in advance!

", "votes": 0, "replies": [ { "id": 3074344, "author_name": "kait o'neil", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-12-17T15:25:47.467000", "content": "

Hi Cristal! I think your permit question is similar to Khuong Tran's - briefly, yes we do! And I'll point you to my response to ArnavJain from earlier in the competition on the question about making an application standout. Thanks for your questions!

", "votes": 0, "replies": [] } ] }, { "id": 3072933, "author_name": "Khuong Tran", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-12-15T19:55:38.427000", "content": "

Hi Kait,

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I'm currently in Canada and I really would like to apply to Jane Street. I just wondering about the sponsor for potential employee from different countries. Do Jane Street support sponsorship to work in the US or any other countries that Jane Street is hiring from.

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Thanks a lot for providing this Q&A discussion, hope to connect with you.

", "votes": 0, "replies": [ { "id": 3074343, "author_name": "kait o'neil", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-12-17T15:24:05.267000", "content": "

Hi Khuong Tran! Yes, we're happy to work with candidates to figure out what sponsorship options are available. This certainly should not be a barrier to you submitting an application for a role here. Typically, these conversations are very specific to each person's own circumstances, so we discuss this with each candidate individually. We're lucky to have a great mobility team in house that helps us with all of this.

", "votes": 0, "replies": [] } ] }, { "id": 3072620, "author_name": "hdrahman", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-12-15T13:11:17.723000", "content": "

Hi Kait,

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I hope you’ve been having a fantastic month!

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I’m a sophomore at a T25 school with a deep passion for problem-solving and a dream of one day contributing to the incredible work at Jane Street. I was wondering if you might share your insights on what truly makes a resume stand out to recruiters or interviewers at top-tier firms like Jane Street.

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So far, I’ve had the opportunity to work on several machine learning projects, from building image and facial recognition models to tackling data analysis and manipulation challenges. I’ve also developed core software engineering skills, including proficiency in React, MongoDB, Docker, and SQL. However, I want to ensure I’m tailoring my resume (and choosing future projects) in a way that highlights what really matters to recruiters.

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I also wanted your perspective on the balance between university and experience. While I’ve heard Jane Street recruits heavily from feeder schools, I’m eager to prove that dedication, skill, and initiative can can take me just as far.

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Working at Jane Street has been a dream of mine for a long time, and I’m committed to doing the work to become not just a competitive applicant but also an effective and impactful team member. If there’s any advice you could share on how I can best position myself, I’d be incredibly grateful.

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Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and I hope to learn from you as I pursue this journey!

", "votes": 0, "replies": [ { "id": 3072848, "author_name": "小亨瑞", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-12-15T17:20:26.013000", "content": "

glad to meet u here. We could collaborate and connect.

", "votes": 0, "replies": [] }, { "id": 3074353, "author_name": "kait o'neil", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-12-17T15:30:46.953000", "content": "

Hi hdrahman! Thanks for the thoughtful outreach :)

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We do our best to interview anyone who feels like they could be a good fit for our open roles. We also hire folks from many different backgrounds, both academically and professionally. There is not really one particular proposer that trumps the others; there are lots of things that could make you a good fit here.

", "votes": 0, "replies": [] } ] }, { "id": 3069702, "author_name": "yurit04", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-12-11T19:19:03.963000", "content": "

I have applied to Jane Street in the past, but have always been rejected without interview. I'm currently working thru a quant research preparation bootcamp, which I'm hoping will make me more competitive for an quantitative researcher role in the systematic investing world. What is your cool off period, i.e. how soon since the last application can I apply again without being automatically rejected? Thanks!

", "votes": 0, "replies": [ { "id": 3074330, "author_name": "kait o'neil", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-12-17T15:15:32.113000", "content": "

Hi yurit04! We don't have an official policy around a cooling off period, though we typically suggest that you wait to reapply until your experience has changed in a meaningful way. That could be additional coursework, an internship, working in a new role, or any number of other changes. We generally think this looks something like 6 months - 1 year, but of course it's different for everyone! I hope that helps :)

", "votes": 2, "replies": [ { "id": 3074518, "author_name": "yurit04", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-12-17T18:46:33.507000", "content": "

Hi Kait! Thank you for the response and suggestions. Can you please, glance at my LinkedIn and tell me, am I too old for a career in algo? Please, be as blunt as you can be. Thank you in advance!

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuri-turygin-8a29974/

", "votes": 0, "replies": [] } ] } ] }, { "id": 3058292, "author_name": "bapi besu", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-11-29T09:48:33.003000", "content": "

@ryanholbrook @sohier This is my 1st Kaggle competition, so please excuse my ignorance. Is the training data going to change dynamically in future or is it going to remain fixed as it is right now?

", "votes": 0, "replies": [ { "id": 3072850, "author_name": "小亨瑞", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-12-15T17:22:45.957000", "content": "

it remains fixed.

", "votes": 0, "replies": [] } ] }, { "id": 3056050, "author_name": "Dear_Luna", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-11-26T13:59:21.310000", "content": "

I am an ordinary undergraduate from mainland China. My undergraduate major is applied statistics. I am currently a sophomore. I very much hope that one day I can get an internship opportunity in JS or officially join the job. If I have excellent kaggle competition experience or related machine learning For research on deep learning, can I participate in JS-related recruitment? For those who do not have an excellent undergraduate degree (I will study for a master's or even a PhD in artificial intelligence-related majors in the future), do you have any special requirements? For example, having my own profitable quantitative trading algorithm?

", "votes": 0, "replies": [ { "id": 3056053, "author_name": "kait o'neil", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-11-26T14:03:02.017000", "content": "

Hi Dear_Luna! Absolutely you can apply - our internship applications are open now, and you're welcome to apply whenever you're ready. There are no special requirements :)

", "votes": 1, "replies": [] } ] }, { "id": 3055725, "author_name": "p2007", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-11-26T04:08:50.170000", "content": "

Hi Kait! Thank you for opening the discussion about recruiting, this is a very helpful resource. I am currently a high school senior interested in working at Jane Street someday. I was curious about if summer 2026 internships are open to people just starting their bachelors degree. I also wanted to ask if Jane Street offers remote internships for undergrads. Also to specify this would be regarding the quantitative trading internships. Thanks!

", "votes": 0, "replies": [ { "id": 3056052, "author_name": "kait o'neil", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-11-26T14:01:18.050000", "content": "

Hi P2007! Internships are open to folks at various points in their academic career, but we typically do not hire first years for our internships. We also unfortunately do not offer remote internships as an option. Sorry I can't be more helpful there!

", "votes": 0, "replies": [] } ] }, { "id": 3052011, "author_name": "Emanuel Ruzak", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-11-21T22:53:30.800000", "content": "

Hello, can a master's student who is graduating very soon and planning to start a PhD apply for the quantitative researcher internship or should they apply for the full-time role? And for the machine learning researcher internship?

", "votes": 0, "replies": [ { "id": 3052603, "author_name": "kait o'neil", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-11-22T16:03:58.510000", "content": "

Hi Emanuel! If you're planning to start a PhD soon, I would recommend applying for the internship. As for Quantitative Research or Machine Learning, that probably depends on how much applied ML you've done to date. If the answer is \"not much yet\", then I would suggest Research, which is a bit broader of an umbrella.

", "votes": 0, "replies": [] } ] }, { "id": 3050158, "author_name": "ArnavJain", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-11-19T21:51:46.590000", "content": "

Hey Kait!

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For undergraduates hoping to intern at Jane Street, what advice would you recommend for making our applications stand out? Are there specific technical skills, mathematical backgrounds, or programming experiences that you find particularly impressive in student candidates?

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What resources or preparation strategies would you suggest for undergrad students who are aspiring to become competitive internship applicants at Jane Street? Are there particular coding competitions, learning paths, or skills that the team values most when evaluating potential interns?

", "votes": 0, "replies": [ { "id": 3051741, "author_name": "kait o'neil", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-11-21T15:38:30.010000", "content": "

Hi Arnav! We hire folks from lots of different academic backgrounds, so there is not really one particular proposer that trumps the others. There are lots of things that could make you a good fit here.

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That said, there are some basic foundational things that will help you be ready to interview with us. You can read more about them in these interview guides: https://www.janestreet.com/static/pdfs/trading-interview.pdf and https://www.janestreet.com/preparing-for-a-software-engineering-interview/ are good places to start!

", "votes": 1, "replies": [] } ] }, { "id": 3049988, "author_name": "Tyler Pan", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-11-19T17:32:43.083000", "content": "
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  1. I’m very interested in joining Jane Street and was wondering about the chances for candidates with a Master's in Analytics or Data Science to succeed when applying for machine learning and data-focused roles?

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  2. Additionally, I’m considering pursuing a part-time Master's in Quantitative Finance or Financial Engineering. Would this be a valuable asset, and could it improve my chances of passing the resume screening process?

    3. \n
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Thank you so much!

", "votes": 0, "replies": [ { "id": 3051038, "author_name": "kait o'neil", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-11-20T18:56:52.777000", "content": "

Hi Tyler! We do our best to interview anyone who feels like they could be a good fit for our open roles. While we don't necessarily select for specific degrees or degree levels, having a quantitative background is of course a good start when you are thinking about roles at a quantitative trading firm :)

", "votes": 0, "replies": [] } ] }, { "id": 3049843, "author_name": "Xiang Sheng", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-11-19T15:07:32.427000", "content": "

Are there any positions in Sydney or Shanghai? As far as I know, some hedge funds have small offices in these cities.

", "votes": 0, "replies": [ { "id": 3051036, "author_name": "kait o'neil", "author_url": "", "post_date": "2024-11-20T18:54:52.670000", "content": "

Hi Xiang! Nothing in either of those locations. We are hiring in Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, New York, and Singapore.

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", "3049800": "Hi Kait, thanks for creating this post to answer application questions. I'm quite interested in joining Jane Street and want to ask the following questions about applying to entry level positions (quant trader & quant researcher) for Non-New Graduates：\n\n1. For applicants who are Non-Phd and are not hard STEM (like me, Msc Business Analytics) students, what experiences are adequate to pass the resume screening and move on to the following procedures, say OT/interview? (Kaggle Gold Medal & 2+ Personal Projects on Related Fields & sth else?)\n\n2. Do the JS Monthly Puzzles help to understand what are QRs doing daily? \n\n3. Would you mind sharing what you're doing daily or monthly? Like reading and replicating papers (60% of time) and other tasks 1..2..3 (40% of time)?\n\n4. For this competition and similar ones, I'm curious about how long will it take you to build a model with acceptable accuracy?\n\nThanks in advance! ", "3079371": "Is the kind of market data forecasting done in this competition by quantitative traders or quantitative researchers at Jane Street?", "3051117": "Does age matter? ", "3049054": "Does Kaggle status help to get interviews at Jane Street?", "3046482": "Hi!\n\nI'm really interested in joining Jane Street, specifically for a role in quantitative analysis or algo development. Could you share more about the application process for these roles? Additionally, what skills or experience do you typically look for in candidates?\n\nThanks so much for creating this thread!", "3075613": "@kaitoneil Hi Kait, I did apply to Janestreet for its summer 2025 internships but rejected for all my applications - didn't receive any online assessment/interview shortlist (I am currently a Master's in quant. finance in USA). I have a background in Causal research (i have been building an algorithm for the past 3 years in this direction with successful validation at some organizations across datasets and problem statements and have also been an ex- quant. researcher with a renowed MFT (got in through their National quant. trading challenge). I am also a National Math olympiad rankholder. I am highly interested in Janestreet. Could anything be done?", "3057266": "@kaitoneil Hi Kait, I did apply to Janestreet for its summer 2025 internships but rejected for all my applications - didn't receive any online assessment/interview shortlist (I am currently a Master's in quant. finance in USA). I have a background in Causal research ( i have been building an algorithm for the past 3 years in this direction with successful validation at some organizations across datasets and problem statements and have also been an ex- quant. researcher with a renowed MFT (got in through their National quant. trading challenge). I am also a National Math olympiad rankholder. I am highly interested in Janestreet. Could anything be done?", "3135445": "Hi, I am interested in the competition to join. Is it still possible?", "3207746": "It seem the competition interest me a lot, however, it's not easy", "3095818": "Hello Kait, thanks for starting this thread! I'm interested in a quantitative research role and have a few questions about recruiting at Jane Street. I hold a biostatistics PhD and a few years working in biotech R&D. \n\n(1) I'm building up my finance and trading knowledge. With my background, would any certificates in finance be beneficial? \n\n(2) When recruiting for different sites, are applicants from other regions considered? I'm based in the US but also looking for roles in Hong Kong and Singapore. It seems JS in Singapore is not currently recruiting for quantitative researchers—will this change?\n\nThank you!\n\n", "3088633": "Hi Kait, \nThank you for providing a platform for individuals like myself wondering your insights on what life at top-tier firm like Jane Street would be like, I am currently interested in the FTTP Programme provided by Jane Street, and would be grateful to know what is required from my application, I want to highlight skills that really matters to recruiters at Jane Street.\n\nSimilar to other members who have posted I have solid core software engineering skills, including proficiency in React, MongoDB, Docker, PyTorch, TensorFlow alongside several certifications listed at the bottom (should they be relevant). \n\nAs mentioned above Jane Street recruits heavily from feeder schools, any specifics alongside my BEng in Software Engineering, developing Higher Maths knowledge, what is asked of an individual like myself to prove that skill, and commitment. I’m committed to doing the work to become not just a competitive applicant but also someone capable of making an impact.\n\nThank you, I am eternally grateful for your response and hope to apply your aid :)\nAzim\n\nCERTIFICATIONS\nMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert | Google Professional Machine Learning Engineer\nAWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty | IBM Full Stack Software Developer Professional Certificate\nMicrosoft Full-Stack Developer Professional Certificate", "3080978": "Would really like to work at Jane Street. BTW, maybe more information about the features and reponders can be disclosed, curious why the data and model would behave in an unusual way?", "3080176": "The work for this competition is most similar to what role at Jane Street?", "3074750": "Hi Kait,\nDo any of the current staff at Jane Street race in their spare time, whether in regattas or automobiles? Given the firm’s reputation as puzzle solvers, it seems fitting. ", "3073854": "Hi Kait, I worked in counterparty credit risk field, wondering does Jane Street have a risk function (as I do not see it on official website)? Or that function might be performed by junior analyst in trading function? Thanks ", "3073779": "Thanks, Kait !!! Can I get some suggestions for how to stand out as a candidate for a quantitative trader internship role ? Does Jane Street provide any support for gaining a work permit process, is someone a co-op student from Canada? Much Thanks in advance!", "3072933": "Hi Kait, \n\nI'm currently in Canada and I really would like to apply to Jane Street. I just wondering about the sponsor for potential employee from different countries. Do Jane Street support sponsorship to work in the US or any other countries that Jane Street is hiring from. \n\nThanks a lot for providing this Q&A discussion, hope to connect with you. ", "3072620": "Hi Kait,\n\nI hope you’ve been having a fantastic month!\n\nI’m a sophomore at a T25 school with a deep passion for problem-solving and a dream of one day contributing to the incredible work at Jane Street. I was wondering if you might share your insights on what truly makes a resume stand out to recruiters or interviewers at top-tier firms like Jane Street.\n\nSo far, I’ve had the opportunity to work on several machine learning projects, from building image and facial recognition models to tackling data analysis and manipulation challenges. I’ve also developed core software engineering skills, including proficiency in React, MongoDB, Docker, and SQL. However, I want to ensure I’m tailoring my resume (and choosing future projects) in a way that highlights what really matters to recruiters.\n\nI also wanted your perspective on the balance between university and experience. While I’ve heard Jane Street recruits heavily from feeder schools, I’m eager to prove that dedication, skill, and initiative can can take me just as far.\n\nWorking at Jane Street has been a dream of mine for a long time, and I’m committed to doing the work to become not just a competitive applicant but also an effective and impactful team member. If there’s any advice you could share on how I can best position myself, I’d be incredibly grateful.\n\nThank you so much for taking the time to read this and I hope to learn from you as I pursue this journey!", "3069702": "I have applied to Jane Street in the past, but have always been rejected without interview. I'm currently working thru a quant research preparation bootcamp, which I'm hoping will make me more competitive for an quantitative researcher role in the systematic investing world. What is your cool off period, i.e. how soon since the last application can I apply again without being automatically rejected? Thanks! ", "3058292": "@ryanholbrook @sohier This is my 1st Kaggle competition, so please excuse my ignorance. Is the training data going to change dynamically in future or is it going to remain fixed as it is right now?", "3056050": "I am an ordinary undergraduate from mainland China. My undergraduate major is applied statistics. I am currently a sophomore. I very much hope that one day I can get an internship opportunity in JS or officially join the job. If I have excellent kaggle competition experience or related machine learning For research on deep learning, can I participate in JS-related recruitment? For those who do not have an excellent undergraduate degree (I will study for a master's or even a PhD in artificial intelligence-related majors in the future), do you have any special requirements? For example, having my own profitable quantitative trading algorithm?", "3055725": "Hi Kait! Thank you for opening the discussion about recruiting, this is a very helpful resource. I am currently a high school senior interested in working at Jane Street someday. I was curious about if summer 2026 internships are open to people just starting their bachelors degree. I also wanted to ask if Jane Street offers remote internships for undergrads. Also to specify this would be regarding the quantitative trading internships. Thanks!", "3052011": "Hello, can a master's student who is graduating very soon and planning to start a PhD apply for the quantitative researcher internship or should they apply for the full-time role? And for the machine learning researcher internship?", "3050158": "Hey Kait!\n\nFor undergraduates hoping to intern at Jane Street, what advice would you recommend for making our applications stand out? Are there specific technical skills, mathematical backgrounds, or programming experiences that you find particularly impressive in student candidates?\n\nWhat resources or preparation strategies would you suggest for undergrad students who are aspiring to become competitive internship applicants at Jane Street? Are there particular coding competitions, learning paths, or skills that the team values most when evaluating potential interns?", "3049988": "1. I’m very interested in joining Jane Street and was wondering about the chances for candidates with a Master's in Analytics or Data Science to succeed when applying for machine learning and data-focused roles?\n\n2. Additionally, I’m considering pursuing a part-time Master's in Quantitative Finance or Financial Engineering. Would this be a valuable asset, and could it improve my chances of passing the resume screening process?\n\nThank you so much!", "3049843": "Are there any positions in Sydney or Shanghai? As far as I know, some hedge funds have small offices in these cities.", "3049014": "How much inter-office movement is there? E.g. how common is it for an employee to work in a certain office for a couple of years and then move to a different office?", "3190848": "", "3079222": "Hi Kait, I am a mechanical engineering student. May I ask if there is an opportunity for me? ", "3053593": "Hi Kait, thank you for posting this discussion. My question is:\n\nI’m about to complete my Master’s in Mathematical Engineering from a mid-tier Spanish university (approximately 200th in the QS rankings), and I’m considering applying to Jane Street. Would you recommend pursuing a post-graduate program at a higher-ranked university first to strengthen my application, or would it not make much difference in the hiring process?", "3052671": "", "3049077": "", "3048508": "" } }