The D. E. Shaw Group

The D. E. Shaw Group

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Job Description

Job Overview

The D. E. Shaw Group is seeking talented individuals for the Software Developer Intern position for Summer 2026 in New York. This 12-week internship provides an opportunity for interns to work closely with quants, developers, and senior staff mentors on real-world projects related to the analysis and trading of financial instruments, while fostering a collegial learning environment.

Technical Requirements

Required Skills
  • • Python
  • • Java
  • • C/C++
Preferred Skills
  • • problem-solving
  • • collaboration
Experience Level

Students approaching their final year of full-time study

Responsibilities

  • • Build tools for the analysis and trading of financial instruments
  • • Design and deploy real-time, scalable applications for automated trading activities

Technical Environment

Languages

Benefits & Perks

  • • Monthly base salary of $25,000
  • • Overtime pay
  • • Sign-on bonus of $25,000
  • • Travel coverage to and from the internship
  • • Choice of furnished summer housing or a $10,000 housing allowance
  • • $3,300 stipend for self-study materials
  • • $4,000 stipend for personal technology equipment

Additional Information

Location
New York
Type
Internship
Compensation
Monthly base salary of $25,000, with additional bonuses and stipends

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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