Questions that have appeared at Jane Street for a Product Manager (Case Study) interview.

1. Product Development

Question: Can you walk us through a product you've managed from inception to launch? What were the key challenges and how did you overcome them?

Question: Imagine you’re given the task to develop a new trading tool for Jane Street. What steps would you take to ensure its success?

Question: Describe a situation where you had to pivot a product direction significantly. How did you handle it, and what was the outcome?

2. Decision Making

Question: Can you recall a time where you had to make a decision that was not popular but ultimately benefited the product? How did you manage the situation and the team?

Question: How do you prioritize features for a product? Can you give an example from your previous work experience?

Question: Can you describe a situation where you had to make a quick decision with limited information? What was the outcome?

3. Stakeholder Management

Question: How do you manage conflicting interests between different stakeholders in a product's development? Can you provide an example?

Question: Can you describe a time when you had to convince a stakeholder to support your vision for a product? How did you approach the situation and what was the outcome?

4. Technical Understanding

Question: Can you explain how you have used data to drive product development?

Question: How do you work with technical teams to ensure a product is feasible and meets the market’s needs? Can you provide an example from your past experience?