Senior End User Computing Engineer

The D. E. Shaw group seeks a senior engineer to join its End User Computing (EUC) team. The EUC team is responsible for engineering and operations for a wide variety of platforms and technologies within the end-user workspace, with a particular focus on the firm's electronic communications and collaboration platforms. This is a hands-on technical role that offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative and engaging environment focused on elevating the end-user experience across the firm.

What you'll do day-to-day

You'll serve as a senior hands-on engineering lead within the EUC team. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Develop roadmaps and long-term plans for EUC services, working alongside the business to identify, design, and architect new technologies, features, and innovations that could be beneficial to business needs. Serve as a hands-on technical owner for a set of critical technologies that the EUC team supports, including designing, implementing, upgrading, and operating solutions across the end-user computing space, from next-generation mobile experiences to enterprise AI integrations within collaboration platforms. Act as a liaison and senior escalation point for high-level troubleshooting of the Windows desktop operating system, working strategically with other engineering teams to expand the firm's automation toolset and drive various technology initiatives for the firm. Mentor engineers and operations staff, fostering their growth and enabling them to deliver complex projects independently., 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.)

At least ten years of relevant experience in the end-user computing space; a degree in computer science (or another technical discipline) is preferred. Deep expertise in one or more areas of end-user computing, such as Exchange Online and on-premises Exchange, Microsoft productivity suite (Office 365), collaboration platforms (SharePoint Online), mobile access (MDM, BYOD), compliance-related controls, and third-party communication tools (Slack, AV). Experience in managing endpoint tools (SCCM), remote access solutions (Citrix), and the tools and practices used to monitor and improve the performance and reliability of the end-user computing environment. Keen organizational skills and extensive experience executing large infrastructure rollouts and technical improvements that impact end users. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with varied departments across the firm. Prior experience as a team lead or mentor is highly desired, as is proficiency in PowerShell, Python, or another similar language.

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 $325,000. 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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