Systems: Engineering Intern (New York) - Summer 2024

Your responsibilities may include full stack web development, building automation solutions for software and hardware deployments, administration of various infrastructure-level systems, and/or developing automation and efficiency improvements for all platforms. Specific projects will be matched to your interests and experience; recent examples include building automation for operating system upgrades, optimizing and automating large-scale infrastructure operations, enhancing our security information and event management systems, and collaborating with both technologists and other teams to enhance and deploy a full stack web app for firmwide use.

• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills are a must, as are proven organizational and time management abilities.
• In keeping with our firm’s culture and the ever-changing nature of our work, we’re more interested in talent, curiosity, and motivation than we are in any particular skill or experience.
• Practical experience in one of our focus areas (Windows, Linux/UNIX, or database management) is also a plus but not required.
• A solid foundation in computer science—with competence in algorithms, software development, or systems infrastructure—is beneficial in this role. Exposure to Python is a plus.
• Applicants should be working toward a degree in computer science, computer engineering, or another technical discipline.
• The expected monthly base salary for this position is $14,000 to $19,000. Our compensation package includes travel to the internship, overtime for all hours worked over 40 per week, a sign-on bonus, and choice of corporate housing or a summer housing allowance.

At the D. E. Shaw group, we believe the diversity of our employees is core to our strength and success. We are committed to supporting our people in work and in life, which is why we offer benefits such as a family planning and surrogacy program and a charitable gift match to all full-time employees.