Infrastructure Software Engineer: Application Engineering

The D. E. Shaw group seeks a lead software engineer to join its Application Engineering (AppEng) team in the Systems group. This role involves partnering with developers, application engineers, and infrastructure specialists to design, build, and maintain resilient systems that improve product delivery and engineering effectiveness. The position combines deep technical work with meaningful collaboration to build solutions that support productivity, scale, and innovation across the firm.

What you’ll do day-to-day

Own various infrastructure offerings within the AppEng team, building and developing services to improve developer productivity firmwide. Lead large-scale technical projects from inception to completion, acting as a senior technical architect for the wider team. Collaborate closely with stakeholders across Systems and the broader organization to understand user needs, translate those needs into well-designed solutions, and drive both product strategy and technical execution., The D. E. Shaw group may transfer such personal information within and outside the country and jurisdiction of the locations where the D. E. Shaw group maintains offices, to other D. E. Shaw group affiliates, to government and regulatory authorities, and to third parties which provide or may provide support and/or services to the D. E. Shaw group and for the purposes set forth above. The persons who may have access to this personal information are other employees of the D. E. Shaw group, in connection with the performance of their duties of employment, and the other parties listed above, in connection with the business of the D. E. Shaw group. (Of course, candidates will be considered for employment opportunities only in those countries in which they express interest.)

Do you have experience in System design?, A degree in computer science or another technical discipline, along with at least seven years of direct experience designing, building, and scaling large scale distributed systems. Direct experience building solutions within the Kubernetes eco-system. Demonstrated ability to build complex, user-facing and developer-focused products across a variety of languages and stacks (Python, Go, Rust, etc.). Excellent interpersonal, communication, self-management, and organizational skills with a client-service mindset and the ability to build successful relationships within the department and across the firm. Curiosity around technology, a willingness to take the initiative to spearhead improvements, a knack for solving open-ended problems, and the ability to see how small details impact the bigger picture. Experience with Linux and Networking fundamentals, especially hands-on experience with on-premises infrastructure, is beneficial but not required.

4.14.1 out of 5 stars New York, NY $225,000 - $300,000 a year, Pulled from the full job description

• Prescription drug insurance
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching, The expected annual base salary for this position is $225,000 to $300,000. Our compensation and benefits package includes variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus, and benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, 401(k) contribution matching, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits, and a charitable gift match program.

The D. E. Shaw group is an equal opportunity employer.

The applicable annual base salary or hourly rate paid to a successful applicant will be determined based on multiple factors, including without limitation the nature and extent of prior experience and educational background.

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