Lead, Tech (GAITech)

The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $90 billion in investment capital as of March 1, 2026, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since our founding in 1988, our firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of our staff. We have a significant presence in the world’s capital markets, investing in a wide range of companies and financial instruments in both developed and developing economies.

We are looking for an experienced software developer to join the GAI Tech team at the D. E. Shaw India office based in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, or Gurugram. The GAI Tech team is responsible for building infrastructure and applications of Generative AI (GAI) within the firm. The team's objectives consist of identifying the most productive GAI models, providing tools for sophisticated GAI-based applications, creating initial iterations of GAI tools, and offering support for technical staff involved with GAI projects. The focus of GAI Tech will be on improving areas such as developer productivity, process efficiency, making DESCO data easy to use with LLMs, and promoting generative AI for BU-specific adoption. Additionally, a significant aspect of GAI Tech's role focuses on user education and promoting inter-departmental collaboration. The mission of GAI Tech is to serve as a catalyst for the research, development, and integration of GAI technologies, emphasizing user education and support for other technical teams within the organization. The team focuses on developing and integrating AI tools to enhance productivity and development. This includes AI-powered assistants for writing and coding, tools for AI infrastructure, and custom AI components. GAI Tech is also dedicated to simplifying GAI utilization across the firm through optimized developer tooling, easier programmatic ways to integrate LLMs, and fostering ready-to-use applications for developers. Embracing open-ended experimentation and ongoing evaluation is another critical aspect of GAI Tech's objectives, supporting the team's continuous quest to advance GAI models and techniques.

WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY:

You will be working as a part of a team that is focused on providing core AI infrastructure for the firm. You will be working on improving areas including developer productivity and process efficiency and making DESCO data easy to use with LLMs, promoting generative AI for BU-specific adoption, etc. You will be expected to comprehend the technical requirements of diverse groups using AI, explore open-source tech options beneficial for us, and integrate the chosen tech within our teams to enhance efficiency and construct supportive systems. You will also be overseeing the end-to-end development of generative AI tools and infrastructure. You will be expected to solve complex technical challenges, ensure project specifications are met efficiently, and facilitate the rapid learning and implementation of new technologies within the team. You will be expected to mentor team members from day one, and over time take on people management responsibilities, including leading and managing a team to drive effective execution and delivery.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

The ideal candidate should hold–

Basic qualifications:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field with 6 to 9 years of relevant experience
• Exposure to GAI projects
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and the capacity to acquire and apply new technologies quickly
• Excellent attention to details and learning agility
• Excellent communication skills
• At least 1 year of people and team management experience, leading a team of at least 2 members
  
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in managing and working in a global and diverse team
• GAI Academic qualifications/certifications
  
  

Interested candidates can apply through our website: https://www.deshawindia.com/recruit/jobs/Ads/Link/PMGAITechFeb26

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The Firm offers excellent benefits, a casual, collegial working environment, and an attractive compensation package. For further information about our recruitment process, including how applicant data will be processed, please visit https://www.deshawindia.com/careers.

Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of sex, race, colour, caste, creed, religion, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.