The D. E. Shaw group seeks a highly skilled research analyst to join its rapidly expanding Strategic Intelligence team in the firm’s new Denver office, with a dedicated focus on software, artificial intelligence, and related technology sectors. This team enhances the firm’s long-cycle, thematic industry coverage and delivers in-depth trend analysis to support investment decision-making. As part of a collaborative and innovative group, this role will help develop unique insights into the evolution of software markets, AI adoption, cloud infrastructure, enterprise technology, developer ecosystems, data platforms, cybersecurity, and other high-impact areas of technological change.

Conduct research on software and AI markets, including enterprise software, generative AI, cloud computing, semiconductors and AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, data analytics, automation, and vertical software.
Attend industry conferences, expert consultations, product briefings, and technology events to gather targeted insights from executives, customers, developers, consultants, researchers, and other key stakeholders.
Track AI adoption trends across industries, including use cases, spending patterns, implementation challenges, productivity impacts, and competitive positioning.
Analyze software business models, customer demand, pricing trends, usage metrics, product roadmaps, go-to-market strategies, and competitive landscapes.
Produce clear, concise written summaries and analytical memos that synthesize findings and highlight investment-relevant implications.
Monitor market developments, regulatory changes, product launches, earnings commentary, technology shifts, and other signals relevant to software and AI companies.
Support strategic research initiatives tied to long-term technology themes, including the commercialization of AI, cloud migration, automation, cybersecurity resilience, and the evolution of enterprise software.
Collaborate closely with investment analysts to help frame research questions, identify information gaps, and develop differentiated perspectives on companies and sectors.

Strategic Intelligence: Software & AI Research Analyst (Denver)