The D. E. Shaw Group · 1 week ago
Product Engineer – Private Equity Platform
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$185K/yr - $250K/yr
2+ years expThe D. E. Shaw Group is seeking a highly motivated technical product engineer to join its private equity venture, Cove. The role involves building and scaling technology products that integrate AI-driven tools to enhance investment activities, requiring a blend of product strategy and technical execution.
Financial ServicesReal EstateVenture CapitalWind Energy
Responsibilities
Work closely with the investment and operations teams to uncover high-impact opportunities, brainstorm product ideas, and turn their feedback into a clear product direction
Own product design and shape how each tool is structured, from defining how data is organized and connected to mapping the key business flows that determine how the tool works, ensuring conceptual and technical clarity in each iteration
Experiment, design, and develop products that use LLMs and GAI to streamline how investment teams work, ensuring AI integrates smoothly into daily operations and understanding how model behavior affects the user experience
Guide technical delivery from initial prototype to stable production release, occasionally contributing code directly, especially early in the product lifecycle or during proofs of concept when business and product input are most critical
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree or higher, an impressive record of academic and professional achievement, and two to five years of experience are required
At least two years of experience developing technology products in direct collaboration with engineering teams, including at least one year focused on workflow products that streamline business operations and processes
Experience successfully taking a product from conception to completion, ideally in a startup environment
A strong technical foundation in full-stack product development—spanning APIs, databases, and user interfaces—with the ability to read and execute code, and proficiency in overseeing technical aspects from architecture decisions to implementation details
At least one year of experience developing and integrating LLM-powered systems into production applications, with knowledge of agentic frameworks and their practical implementation
Demonstrated ability to translate AI capabilities (including autonomous agents, tool use, and multi-step reasoning) into practical product features that solve real-world problems
Well-developed communication skills, a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to successfully manage multiple projects at once
Preferred
Prior experience developing products for vertical-specific or industry-focused applications
Benefits
Variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus
Medical and prescription drug coverage
401(k) contribution matching
Wellness reimbursement
Family building benefits
Charitable gift match program
Company
The D. E. Shaw Group
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.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Ingleside Investors
2013-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
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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