Software Developer Intern (New York) – Summer 2026

The D. E. Shaw Group

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Job Description

Job Overview

The D. E. Shaw group is seeking talented individuals to join as software developer interns in New York during the summer of 2026. This 12-week program offers interns the opportunity to work closely with quants, developers, and mentors while gaining valuable experience in building tools for financial analysis and trading. Interns will engage in real-world projects in a collaborative environment that fosters learning.

Technical Requirements

Required Skills
  • • Python
  • • Java
  • • C/C++
  • • problem-solving
  • • detail-oriented
Experience Level

Intern-level, no previous finance experience necessary, but interest in quantitative finance is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • • Build tools for the analysis and trading of financial instruments
  • • Design and deploy real-time, scalable applications for automated trading activities

Technical Environment

Languages

Benefits & Perks

  • • Monthly base salary of $22,000
  • • Overtime pay
  • • Sign-on bonus of $20,000
  • • Travel coverage to and from the internship
  • • Choice of furnished summer housing or a $10,000 housing allowance
  • • $3,300 stipend for self-study materials
  • • $4,000 stipend for personal technology equipment

Additional Information

Location
New York, NY
Type
Internship
Compensation
Monthly base salary of $22,000 plus bonuses and stipends

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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