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D. E. ShawNew York City, NY

Software Developer Intern (New York) – Summer 2027

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Programme

Internship

Location

New York City, NY

Duration

12 weeks

About the role

Join D. E. Shaw as a Software Developer Intern in New York for a 12-week summer program. Collaborate with trading teams to build scalable, real-time financial trading tools while gaining hands-on experience in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with quants, developers, and mentors to build analysis and trading tools.
  • Design and deploy scalable, real-time applications for automated trading.
  • Work on real-world projects demonstrating programming and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

  • Strong academic record in math, statistics, physics, engineering, computer science, or related fields.
  • Programming experience in Python, Java, or C/C++ with attention to clean, efficient code.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Interest in quantitative finance; no prior finance experience required.
  • Enrollment in a full-time degree program, typically final year students.

Program Details

  • 12-week internship from June to August 2027 in New York City.
  • Monthly base salary of $25,000 plus overtime pay and a $25,000 sign-on bonus.
  • Travel coverage to/from internship and choice of furnished housing or $10,000 housing allowance.
  • $3,300 stipend for self-study materials and $4,000 stipend for personal technology equipment.