Lead, Tech (DESIM)

We are looking for an experienced software developer to join the DESIM team at the D. E. Shaw India office based in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, or Gurugram. The D. E. Shaw Investment Management (DESIM) group was founded in 2005. The DESIM group focuses on developing active equity and multi-asset class investment strategies by identifying market inefficiencies and constructing optimal portfolios. Collaborating with our New York teams, the DESIM India team plays a crucial role in the development of software and quantitative tools for portfolio strategy, trading, quant research, and portfolio management. The performance and quality of these tools are crucial to the firm's business strategy. At DESIM, our development team works seamlessly with Quants, who extensively research and model forecasts for systematic strategies. Our primary business objectives include the development and design of scalable, high-performing data APIs in support of our Quant research, conducting data trials to assess the viability and effectiveness of new datasets, and aiming to enhance the working experience for our Quants for efficient research. Upholding the highest standards of data quality and efficiently managing our data infrastructure are also part of our core responsibilities.