Software Developer
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Top choice for software developers with competitive compensation and significant career opportunities at a prestigious investment firm.
- Base salary: $225,000/year with significant bonuses
- Work in a prestigious finance and technology firm
- Challenging and engaging technical environment
- Seeks top talent with strong programming skills
Pros
- High salary potential ($225,000/year base)
- Substantial variable compensation and benefits package
- Engaging work environment focusing on technology and finance
Cons
- High expectations may lead to pressure
- Competitive hiring process for top talent
- Potentially long hours depending on project demands
Who it's for
Mid to Senior • Hybrid or On-site
Good fit
- Experienced software developers with analytical skills
- Individuals looking for challenging projects in finance technology
- Candidates eager to work in a competitive environment
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates or those without commercial experience
- Individuals seeking a non-technical job
- Those preferring less demanding work schedules
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Technology is integral to virtually everything the D. E. Shaw group does, which is why we seek exceptional software developers with a range of quantitative and programming abilities. Members of our technical staff collaborate on challenging problems that directly impact the firm’s continued success, utilizing their excellent analytical, mathematical, and software design skills as well as some of the most advanced computing resources in the world. Software developers have the opportunity to be part of a collegial, collaborative, and engaging working environment.
What you'll do day-to-day
Specific responsibilities may include formulating statistical models for our computerized trading strategies, developing distributed systems to analyze and react to incoming data in real time, and creating tools for advanced mathematical modeling.
Who we're looking for
- Successful developers have traditionally been the top students in their programs and have extensive software development experience.
- We welcome outstanding candidates at all experience levels.
The expected annual base salary for this position is $225,000. Our compensation and benefits package includes substantial variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus, guaranteed in the first year of hire, a sign-on bonus, a relocation bonus, and benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, 401(k) contribution matching, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits, and a charitable gift match program.
