Lead Software Developer: Generative AI at The D. E. Shaw Group

Job Description

Job Overview

At the D. E. Shaw Group, technology plays a crucial role in our operations. We are looking for exceptional software developers with expertise in generative AI to lead innovative projects and teams. This role focuses on enhancing GAI initiatives to make them more accessible to both technical and non-technical users, driving significant business impact across the firm.

Technical Requirements

Required Skills

• software development
• generative AI
• leadership

Preferred Skills

• AI-related projects
• team management

Experience Level

6+ years of overall experience

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of shared GAI infrastructure and applications
• Build sophisticated retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines over large document sets
• Manage collaboration with internal groups and end users to accelerate AI product development
• Lead experimentation with new AI-driven tools and applications
• Drive greenfield projects in the GAI landscape

Technical Environment

Languages

Python

Benefits & Perks

• Medical and prescription drug coverage
• 401(k) contribution matching
• Wellness reimbursement
• Family building benefits
• Charitable gift match program
• Year-end bonus

Additional Information

Location: New York
Type: Full-time
Compensation: $275,000 to $350,000 annual base salary

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.

Website

https://deshaw.com