Software Developer Intern (New York) – Summer 2027

Software Developer Intern (New York) – Summer 2027

The D. E. Shaw group seeks talented individuals with impressive records of academic and/or professional achievement to join the firm as software developer interns. Interns interact with various trading groups and gain valuable work experience while demonstrating their skills on real-world projects in a collegial environment conducive to learning. This is a 12-week program that will take place in New York and is expected to run from June to August 2027.

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.

Who 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 (experience with Python, Java, or C/C++ preferred).
• An interest in producing clean and efficient code.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with others as well as work independently; 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 typically in their final year of full-time study.

Compensation & Benefits

• Monthly base salary of $25,000 with 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 and $4,000 stipend for personal technology equipment.
• Questions about compensation can be directed to recruiters.

How to apply

To apply for this job, please email your resume and the job title to recruitment-nyc@world.deshaw.com.

About The D. E. Shaw Group

The D. E. Shaw group is an equal opportunity employer. The applicable annual base salary or hourly rate will be determined based on factors including experience and educational background.