The D. E. Shaw group seeks talented Ph.D. candidates with impressive records of academic and/or professional achievement to join the firm as software development interns. Ph.D. interns explore how the analytical skills gained from their graduate programs may relate to the work done at the firm while interacting with fellow interns and employees of similar academic backgrounds in a collegial working environment. This is a 12-week program that will take place in New York and is expected to run from June to August 2027.

Build tools for analyzing and trading financial instruments.
Design and deploy real-time, scalable applications for the firm’s highly automated trading activities.
Have the chance to attend our academic speaker series and track academic progress in various areas that may be of interest.

Software Developer, Ph.D. Intern (New York) – Summer 2027