The D. E. Shaw Group

The D. E. Shaw Group

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Job Description

Job Overview

Join our Options group in New York as a Quantitative Developer at The D. E. Shaw Group. This role is integral to our operations, seeking talented individuals with quantitative and programming abilities to identify market inefficiencies in options markets and build optimal portfolios for our investors. You'll collaborate with a team to solve challenging problems, utilizing advanced computing resources and analytical skills in a supportive and engaging environment.

Technical Requirements

Required Skills
  • • Python
  • • C++
  • • Java
  • • machine-learning theory
  • • data structures and algorithm design
Preferred Skills
  • • TensorFlow
  • • PyTorch
  • • NumPy
  • • SciPy
Experience Level

Doctor of Philosophy degree or comparable professional experience

Responsibilities

  • • Model training and data analysis using various datasets and different models
  • • Experimenting with model architectures to predict market movements
  • • Creating and refining research infrastructure for machine learning
  • • Developing tools and frameworks to streamline research processes
  • • Collaborating with quantitative researchers on trading algorithms
  • • Productionizing research outcomes by transitioning models to production systems
  • • Interviewing potential candidates and assessing their technical skills

Technical Environment

Languages
Frameworks
Tools & Technologies

Benefits & Perks

  • • substantial variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus
  • • sign-on bonus
  • • medical and prescription drug coverage
  • • 401(k) contribution matching
  • • wellness reimbursement
  • • family building benefits
  • • charitable gift match program

Additional Information

Location
New York City, NY
Type
Full-time
Compensation
$250,000 to $300,000 annual base salary

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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