The D. E. Shaw group seeks an engineer with a keen interest in artificial intelligence (AI) to join its Human Capital (HC) team. This individual will be an early member of a growing team that designs, builds, and implements AI solutions that transform how the firm attracts, assesses, develops, and retains talent, working at the intersection of people strategy, product design, and emerging AI capabilities. The role offers the chance to collaborate with colleagues across HC, product management, and software development to embed AI into workflows that are genuinely impactful.

Partner with internal stakeholders to identify where AI can transform work, translating business needs into practical, well-scoped solutions.
Design and build prototype solutions for high-impact use cases using Python.
Collaborate with product managers and engineering teams to integrate AI features into systems while aligning with the firm's technical architecture and governance standards.
Support the evaluation and refinement of AI tools by gathering feedback, monitoring outcomes, and recommending improvements.
Contribute to the creation of user guides and training materials to facilitate adoption and ensure responsible use of AI technologies.
Stay current on the rapidly evolving AI landscape, bringing informed perspectives on new models, tooling, and best practices to the team's strategic and tactical decisions.

AI Engineer – Human Capital