Q&A with Jane Street Recruiters! by Grace Heisenbottle

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A Virtual Meet Up with Jane Street Tech Recruiters

Curious about the tech roles at Jane Street and the culture at our organization? Grace and Emily from our tech recruiting team hosted a virtual info session discussing their roles and the broad spectrum of tech opportunities at Jane Street. This post will walk you through the major points covered, including specific roles, interview process, and the culture at Jane Street.

About The Recruiters

Grace Hen Bottle, a tech recruiter at Jane Street, and Emily, from the Jane Street tech recruiting team held a session providing details about the roles they handle. With over two year's experience at Jane Street, Emily focuses on dev recruiting, IT, networking, systems, and other roles at Jane Street.

Highlighting Specific Roles

Two major roles that Emily chose to focus on were Linux engineering and production engineering. With a strong focus on systems, both roles involve dev skills. Let's dive a bit deeper into these roles:

  • Linux Engineering: This role is more about joining a team that works to build, create and administer Linux OS systems at Jane Street. Team members are usually a mix between coders and system administrators.
  • Production Engineering: This role's scope is a bit narrower, focusing on specific apps. A large part involves being on-call and responding to live incidents and outages. The other part of their role focuses on long-term project work such as developing the systems to make their support role easier and more efficient.

A Word On Opportunities

The recruiters clarified that while Jane Street has several roles that involve working with large amounts of data, specific opportunities as a data analyst may not be on offer. Those interested in data analytics or data engineering are encouraged to check software engineering and quantitative research roles that may suit their interests.

The Tech Environment at Jane Street

The discussion made it clear that at Jane Street, there's a great amount of cross-functionality in all roles, particularly in tech. The fluidity of roles and ease of team changes fosters an environment where goals are interconnected, leading to the best technical products for in-house users.

A Global Presence

As an international firm, Jane Street values global connectivity. Their employees are encouraged to travel between offices and collaborate with team members from different locales. They also support adaptability, allowing employees to transition from one office to another if their personal circumstances or professional interests change.

Diversity Efforts at Jane Street

The discussion also shed light on the company's focus on increasing diverse representation, particularly among female or non-binary individuals. Efforts are made to foster general conversations and establish relationships, such as conferences, female identifying brunch meetups, and a focus on offering inclusive benefits.

Final Word

The session concluded with anticipation of a robust exchange of ideas for those interested in tech roles at Jane Street. The recruiters encourage interested candidates to explore the company's benefits, practice puzzles on their website, and apply for positions aligning with their skills and interests. Both Grace and Emily extended an invitation to connect with them personally for any specific queries regarding opportunities at Jane Street.


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