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SHAW & CO., L.P. - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Salary:** $225,000.0 - $300,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Python (Programming Language), Software Systems, Web Applications, Golang - **Published:** June 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3ccbec6f745ae726 ## About the Role Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, A bachelor's degree in any field, along with an extensive background in full-stack application development, product engineering, and human-centric design. Demonstrated ability to build complex, user-facing products across a variety of languages and stacks (JavaScript, Python, Java, Go, etc.). Interest and experience taking a concept from inception to deployment, including coding, iteration with designers, usability testing, and stakeholder interviews. Excellent 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. ## Description The D. E. Shaw group seeks a full-stack software engineer to join its Application Engineering (AppEng) team in the Systems group. The AppEng team builds and supports a variety of internal software, from libraries and tooling for other developers, to web apps that are used firmwide. This role offers the chance to work directly with groups across the firm on impactful, user-facing products leveraging solid engineering and product instincts to design, build, and deploy software that enhances how teams operate. What you'll do day-to-day Partner directly with stakeholders across Systems and the broader organization to understand user needs and translate them into well-designed, high-quality software solutions. Lead and contribute to projects from inception to deployment, taking ownership of product strategy and technical execution across the full stack. Build, own, and maintain firmwide applications and APIs, iterating closely with designers and end users to ensure intuitive, effective experiences., 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. 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