Software Developer Intern (New York) - Summer 2027

D. E. Shaw & Co.

$300K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong academic background in math, statistics, physics, engineering, computer science, or quantitative programs.
  • Attention to detail with creative problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in programming languages like Python, Java, or C/C++.
  • Ability to produce clean and efficient code.
  • Effective collaboration and independent work capabilities are advantageous.
  • Interest in quantitative finance, with no prior finance experience required.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with quants, developers, and mentors to build analytical and trading tools.
  • Design and implement real-time, scalable applications for automated trading.

Benefits

  • Monthly base salary of $25,000 with overtime pay.
  • Sign-on bonus of $25,000.
  • Travel coverage for internship.
  • Option for furnished summer housing or a $10,000 housing allowance.
  • $3,300 stipend for self-study materials.
  • $4,000 stipend for personal technology equipment.
Full Job Description
What you'll do day-to-day

  • Work closely with quants, developers, and senior staff mentors to build tools for the analysis and trading of financial instruments.
  • Design and deploy real-time, scalable applications for the firm's highly automated trading activities.


What we'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, creativity, and exceptional problem-solving and programming skills (which may include experience programming in languages such as Python, Java, or C/C++).
  • An interest in producing clean and efficient code.
  • The ability to collaborate effectively with others as well as work independently is a plus.
  • An interest in learning about quantitative finance; no previous finance experience is necessary.
  • Enrollment in a full-time degree program; students who apply to this internship are usually approaching their final year of full-time study.
  • The position offers a monthly base salary of $25,000, overtime pay, a sign-on bonus of $25,000, travel coverage to and from the internship, and a choice of furnished summer housing or a $10,000 housing allowance. It also includes a $3,300 stipend for self-study materials and a $4,000 stipend for personal technology equipment. If you have questions about the compensation, please ask one of our recruiters.


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