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The D. E. Shaw Group · 4 months ago

Quantitative Developer

positionNew York, NY
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$250K/yr - $300K/yr

The D. E. Shaw Group is seeking quantitative developers to join its Options group, where technology plays a crucial role in their operations. The role involves researching, building, and deploying distributed real-time systems software to support trading and research activities, while applying analytical and mathematical skills to identify market inefficiencies.

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Responsibilities

You’ll research, build, and deploy distributed real-time systems software to support the firm’s trading and research activities
You’ll develop and utilize object-oriented design methodologies using C++, Java, and Python
You’ll build software that improves the performance, efficiency, and automation of existing trading, research, and support processes
You’ll perform mathematical and quantitative analyses, apply numerical techniques, and develop software that will analyze and develop statistical models for our computerized financial trading processes and strategies

Qualification

C++PythonJavaMachine learningDeep learningProbabilityStatisticsData structuresAlgorithm designOptimization techniquesScientific writingExplainable AIStatistical modelsTensorFlowPyTorchNumPySciPy

Required

A Doctor of Philosophy degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field of study is required
Knowledge or experience in the following must have been gained through academic research and/or coursework: probability and statistics; data structures and algorithm design; machine-learning theory and techniques, including clustering, regression, and classification; explainable AI and neural network theory; optimization theory and techniques, including linear/convex programming, integer programming and iterative algorithms for optimization; scientific writing; deep learning modeling tools, including TensorFlow or PyTorch; Python scientific computing libraries, including NumPy and SciPy; Python, C++, and Java

Benefits

Substantial variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus
Guaranteed in the first year of hire
A sign-on bonus
Medical and prescription drug coverage
401(k) contribution matching
Wellness reimbursement
Family building benefits
A charitable gift match program

Company

The D. E. Shaw Group

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The D. E. Shaw group is trusted by investors across the world to manage their assets by seeking the optimal balance of risk and reward.
dateFounded in 1988
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.deshaw.com

H1B Sponsorship

The D. E. Shaw Group has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Ingleside Investors
2013-01-01Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Adria Schulman-Eyink
Co-Head of Finance, Investments Team, D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments
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Anne Dinning
Executive Committee of Hedge Fund Manager

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