Software Developer Ph.D. 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 Ph.D. candidates to join the firm as software development interns for a 12-week program in New York from June to August 2026. Interns will build tools for analyzing and trading financial instruments and design scalable applications for automated trading activities while engaging with colleagues in a collaborative environment.

Technical Requirements

Required Skills
  • • Python
  • • programming
  • • problem-solving
  • • analytical skills
Preferred Skills
  • • Java
  • • C/C++
  • • clean code
Experience Level

Candidates should be nearing the completion of their Ph.D. programs with notable academic and research achievements.

Responsibilities

  • • Build tools for analyzing and trading financial instruments
  • • Design and deploy real-time, scalable applications for automated trading activities
  • • Attend academic speaker series and track academic progress in relevant areas

Technical Environment

Languages

Benefits & Perks

  • • Monthly base salary of $25,000
  • • Sign-on bonus of $25,000
  • • Travel coverage to and from the internship
  • • Choice of furnished summer housing or $10,000 housing allowance
  • • $3,300 stipend for self-study materials
  • • $4,000 stipend for personal technology equipment
  • • Family planning and surrogacy program
  • • Charitable gift match

Additional Information

Location
New York
Type
Internship
Compensation
Monthly base salary of $25,000, overtime pay, sign-on bonus of $25,000, travel coverage, housing allowance, and stipends for self-study and personal technology

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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