Software Developer, Ph.D. Intern (New York) – Summer 2027

The D. E. Shaw Group is seeking talented Ph.D. candidates to join the firm as software development interns. The role involves building analytical and trading tools, designing and deploying real-time scalable applications for automated trading activities, and engaging with academic and professional colleagues.

What you'll do:

• Build tools for analyzing and trading financial instruments
• Design and deploy real-time, scalable applications for the firm’s highly automated trading activities
• Have the chance to attend our academic speaker series and track academic progress in various areas that may be of interest

What they're looking for:

• An impressive record of academic achievement, including advanced coursework in fields such as math, statistics, physics, engineering, computer science, or other technical and quantitative programs
• Keen attention to detail with notable research productivity and a track record of creativity in respective areas of study
• Exceptional problem-solving capabilities and programming skills (which may include experience programming in languages such as Python, Java, or C/C++), and an interest in producing clean and efficient code
• An interest in learning about quantitative finance; no previous finance experience is necessary
• Students who apply to this internship are usually approaching their final year of full-time study
• The ability to collaborate effectively with others as well as work independently

Benefits:

• Overtime pay
• A sign-on bonus of $30,000
• Travel coverage to and from the internship
• A choice of furnished summer housing or a $10,000 housing allowance
• A $3,300 stipend for self-study materials
• A $4,000 stipend for personal technology equipment
• The chance to attend our academic speaker series
• Track academic progress in various areas that may be of interest