Software Developer, GAI Tech

Develop and maintain shared GAI infrastructure and applications, ensuring firmwide data integration and enhancing software development across the firm. Work on foundational building blocks, such as vector databases and LLM gateways, to support AI tools and applications. Leverage state-of-the-art cloud models for scalable and high-availability solutions. Scale the adoption of GAI tools, expanding AI models, and integrating them with internal knowledge sources to drive innovation. Collaborate with internal groups and end users to accelerate AI product development and deployment, tailoring solutions to their needs. Experiment with new AI-driven tools and applications, integrating them into various platforms, and facilitating collaboration to enhance the effectiveness of AI applications. Work on greenfield projects, which offer opportunities to shape the future of GAI at the firm and make a significant impact. Requirements: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, or a related field of study, plus one (1) year of experience in AI applications, including creating, using and improving evaluation datasets; working with state-of-the-art model capabilities and neural networks; designing APIs or software frameworks; using Python to build frameworks and applications; designing applications in Linux; designing programming interfaces; using programming language idiomatically; and, debugging. 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: [email protected]. Submissions must reference 2026-5779 JB. No phone calls please. The annual base salary for this position is $225,000 - $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.