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The D. E. Shaw Group ยท 1 month ago

Applied AI Engineer

positionNew York, NY
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level

The D. E. Shaw Group seeks exceptional software engineers with expertise in applied AI to join the firm. This role involves collaborating with various internal groups to build AI solutions that enhance efficiency and decision-making across the firm.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate directly with internal groups and end users across various functions to build bespoke AI agents and applications tailored to nuanced, real-world business needs
Lead and contribute to greenfield AI projects, taking ownership from concept through production and helping shape internal AI strategy and adoption
Experiment with emerging AI tools and model capabilities, rapidly prototyping and integrating them across platforms to enhance usability, scalability, and effectiveness
Scale the adoption of AI tools firmwide by developing best practices, frameworks, and reusable components that drive innovation and productivity
Build foundational AI components, such as agent frameworks, reusable "skills," and large-scale retrieval systems, to support AI tools and applications
Design, develop, and maintain shared AI infrastructure and agentic applications, ensuring firmwide data integration and enhancing software development efficiency

Qualification

Applied AIAI agentsAgentic systemsProgramming skillsAI infrastructurePrototypingBest practicesCollaboration

Required

Expertise in applied AI, AI agents, and agentic systems
Strong quantitative and programming skills
Experience in designing, building, and deploying AI solutions
Ability to collaborate with internal groups and end users
Experience leading and contributing to greenfield AI projects
Ability to experiment with emerging AI tools and model capabilities
Experience in developing best practices, frameworks, and reusable components
Ability to build foundational AI components, such as agent frameworks and large-scale retrieval systems
Experience in designing, developing, and maintaining shared AI infrastructure and agentic applications

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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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (54)
2024 (36)
2023 (20)
2022 (29)
2021 (34)
2020 (24)

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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