Cross Platform Software Engineer

Design and implement cross-platform integrations across Windows, Linux, and other environments, including work on Cowork and AI-enabled desktop workflows that improve user productivity firmwide. Partner with frontier AI labs to evaluate and creatively integrate their latest models into our internal tooling through forward engineering initiatives. Own solutions end-to-end with latitude to make impactful technical decisions. Work directly with developers across the firm, surfacing high-impact opportunities and moving fast from experimentation to delivery. Extend capabilities to mobile and other emerging platforms, anticipating the evolving needs of the firm., 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 Software engineering?, Five to ten years of professional software development experience across a broad range of technologies, languages, and development stacks. Hands-on experience with cross-platform development, including practical familiarity with Windows, Linux, and macOS conventions. Proficiency in C# for Windows-native development, as well as fluency in one or more additional languages such as Go, Python, or Rust, and a willingness to adopt whatever language the problem demands. Genuine excitement about AI with hands-on experience integrating LLM capabilities into software products and a drive to push the boundaries of what frontier models can do. A builder’s mindset: ability to deliver independently through solo projects, rapid prototyping, and navigating ambiguous problem spaces. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

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• 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, guaranteed in the first year of hire, 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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The D. E. Shaw group seeks a skilled cross-platform software engineer to join its Systems team. This engineer will engage directly with technologists, identifying high-impact opportunities and moving quickly from experimentation to delivery, building integrations across multiple computing platforms and working at the forefront of AI-enabled productivity to meaningfully change how people work across the firm.