Software Developer, Ph.D. Intern (New York) – Summer 2027

Software Developer, Ph.D. Intern (New York) – Summer 2027

The D. E. Shaw Group seeks talented Ph.D. candidates with impressive records of academic and/or professional achievement to join the firm as software development interns. Ph.D. interns explore how the analytical skills gained from their graduate programs may relate to the work done at the firm while interacting with fellow interns and employees of similar academic backgrounds in a collegial working environment. 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

• Build tools for analyzing and trading financial instruments.
• Design and deploy real-time, scalable applications for the firm’s highly automated trading activities.
• Have the chance to attend our academic speaker series and track academic progress in various areas that may be of interest.

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 with notable research productivity and a track record of creativity in respective areas of study.
• Exceptional problem-solving capabilities and programming skills (which may include experience programming in languages such as Python, Java, or C/C++), and 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.
• Students who apply to this internship are usually approaching their final year of full-time study.

Compensation & Benefits

• Monthly base salary of $30,000, overtime pay, and a sign-on bonus of $30,000.
• Travel coverage to and from the internship, and a choice of furnished summer housing or a $10,000 housing allowance.
• A $3,300 stipend for self-study materials and a $4,000 stipend for personal technology equipment.
• Questions about compensation can be discussed with recruiters.

Additional Information

The D. E. Shaw Group is an equal opportunity employer. The applicable annual base salary or hourly rate paid to a successful applicant will be determined based on multiple factors, including prior experience and educational background. Applicants outside the United States should refer to the applicable privacy notices. The firm may collect and process candidates’ resumes and information for recruiting purposes, including administration, offers, and communications related to employment opportunities. Personal information handling is described in the company’s privacy notices and related policies. If you have questions or wish to withdraw an application, please contact recruiting-inquiries@deshaw.com or cvwithdraw@deshaw.com as appropriate.

Application

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