Jane Street offers puzzles on their website to challenge potential employees and anyone interested in flexing their problem-solving muscles https://www.janestreet.com/puzzles/.
Here’s how you can tackle a Jane Street puzzle:
- Visit the Puzzles Page: Head over to the Puzzles section of the Jane Street website: https://www.janestreet.com/puzzles/.
- Check the Current Puzzle: The website features a new puzzle every month or two. You’ll find the current puzzle displayed prominently on the page.
- Read the Puzzle Description: Each puzzle comes with a detailed description explaining the scenario and the objective. Make sure you understand the rules and what you need to solve.
- Dive In!: Work through the puzzle using your analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Submit Your Solution (Optional): Once you think you’ve cracked the code, you can submit your solution on the website (though there aren’t usually prizes).
Additional Resources:
- While Jane Street doesn’t officially publish solutions, you might find communities online discussing past puzzles. Search for “Jane Street puzzle solutions” to see if there are resources available.
- There’s also a GitHub repository with solutions to some Jane Street puzzles, but keep in mind it might not have the latest one: https://github.com/gowen100/Jane-Street-Solutions/blob/master/2020_09_Tangled.ipynb
Good luck with the Jane Street puzzle!