Applied AI Engineer

United States March 12, 2026 Proprietary Careers Portal

The D. E. Shaw group seeks exceptional software engineers with expertise in applied AI, AI agents, and agentic systems to join the firm. This role offers the chance to work directly with a variety of groups at the firm on innovative, greenfield projects that transform how teams operate—leveraging quantitative and programming skills to design, build, and deploy AI solutions that drive efficiency, enhance analytical capabilities, and accelerate decision-making across the firm.

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How to Get Hired at D. E. Shaw

D. E. Shaw is one of the most selective quantitative firms in the world — prepare for a multi-stage process including a HackerRank assessment, phone screens, and a full-day 'superday' of on-site interviews
The firm values interdisciplinary talent — backgrounds in computer science, physics, mathematics, biology, and engineering are actively sought, not just traditional finance experience

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