Software Developer, DESIM

Software Developer, DESIM
D. E. Shaw and Co., L.P. — New York, NY

Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan the installation of new software systems and modifications of existing systems. Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine the feasibility of designs within given time and cost constraints. Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers, and other stakeholders to design software systems and obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements, and interfaces. Consult with customers and other departments on project status, proposals, and technical issues, including software system design and maintenance. Design, develop, and modify software systems and use scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and the consequences of designs. Determine system performance standards and train users to use new or modified software. Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation. Modify existing software to correct errors, adapt to new hardware, upgrade interfaces, and improve performance. Prepare reports and correspondence concerning project specifications, activities, and status. Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for the analysis of system capabilities and requirements. Supervise the work of programmers, technologists, technicians, and other engineering and scientific personnel. Requirements: Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field of study plus two (2) years of experience with programming in Python; programming in JavaScript and TypeScript; object-oriented programming; software design patterns; debugging software in a UNIX environment; distributed computing frameworks; and mathematical optimization. Applicants may submit a resume by mail to D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P., Two Manhattan West, 375 Ninth Avenue, 52nd Floor, New York, NY 10001, or by email: recruitment-nyc@world.deshaw.com. Submissions must reference 2026-6006 JB. No phone calls please. The annual base salary for this position is $200,000 - $275,000. Our compensation and benefits package includes variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus, guaranteed in the first year of hire, and benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, 401k contribution matching, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits, and a charitable gift match program.D. E. Shaw is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or other category protected by law.