Software Developer

The D. E. Shaw Group

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Job Description

Job Overview

The D. E. Shaw Group is seeking exceptional software developers to join their Quantitative Strategies team in New York. Technology plays a crucial role in the firm's operations, and the ideal candidates will possess a range of quantitative and programming abilities. Software developers will work collaboratively on challenging problems, using their analytical, mathematical, and software design skills to contribute to the firm's success.

Technical Requirements

Required Skills
  • • software development
  • • analytical skills
Preferred Skills
  • • mathematical modeling
  • • distributed systems
Experience Level

All experience levels are welcome, but successful developers typically have extensive software development experience.

Responsibilities

  • • Formulating statistical models for computerized trading strategies
  • • Developing distributed systems to analyze and react to incoming data in real-time
  • • Creating tools for advanced mathematical modeling

Technical Environment

Languages

Benefits & Perks

  • • Substantial variable compensation including year-end bonus
  • • Sign-on bonus
  • • Relocation bonus
  • • Medical and prescription drug coverage
  • • 401(k) contribution matching
  • • Wellness reimbursement
  • • Family building benefits
  • • Charitable gift match program

Additional Information

Location
New York
Type
Full-time position
Compensation
$225,000 annual base salary plus bonuses

About The D. E. Shaw Group

The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm founded in 1988 with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. The firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of its staff.

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