Software Developer Intern (New York) – Summer 2025

The D. E. Shaw group seeks talented individuals with impressive records of academic and/or professional achievement to join us as software developer interns. Interns interact with various trading groups and gain valuable work experience while demonstrating their skills on a variety of real-world projects. Working closely with quants, developers, and senior staff as mentors, interns can expect an inclusive 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 2025.

What you’ll do day-to-day

You’ll work closely with employees to build tools for the analysis and trading of financial instruments, as well as to design and deploy real-time, scalable applications for the firm’s highly automated trading activities.

Who we’re looking for

• We seek individuals with impressive records of academic achievement, including advanced coursework in fields such as math, statistics, physics, engineering, computer science, or other technical and quantitative programs.
• Candidates should be detail-oriented and creative, with exceptional problem-solving capabilities and programming skills (which may include experience programming in languages such as Python, Java, or C/C++).
• Applicants should be interested in producing clean and efficient code.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with others as well as work independently is a plus.
• We welcome applicants currently enrolled in a four-year undergraduate program or graduate degree program across all fields of study. No previous finance experience is necessary, though candidates should have an interest in learning about quantitative finance. Students who apply to this internship are usually approaching their final year of full-time study.
• The position offers a monthly base salary of $21,000, overtime pay, a sign-on bonus of $15,000, travel coverage to and from the internship, and choice of furnished summer housing or a $10,000 housing allowance. It also includes a $3,300 stipend for self-study materials and a $4,000 stipend for personal technology equipment. If you have any questions about the compensation, please ask one of our recruiters.

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.

Additionally, our staff-led affinity groups are pillars of our community, helping to celebrate diversity, promote leadership and development opportunities, and facilitate inclusive mentorship. Members and allies organize a wide range of educational and social programming, from expert talks to film festivals.