Job Description

The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $60 billion in investment capital as of March 1, 2024, 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 a senior engineering manager to join our GAI Tech “Adoption & Integration” 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. While GAI Tech team is a R&D group, responsible for the development of firmwide GAI tech applications, Accelerator is a new sub team, within GAI Tech to work closely with groups across the firm as both to consult on ideas as well as provide resources to directly implement the highest value projects. WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY: You will be working on overseeing the end-to-end development of GAI projects for groups your team works with. You will be solving complex technical challenges, ensuring project specifications are met efficiently, and facilitating the rapid learning and implementation of new technologies within the team. You will also be managing and leading the team to ensure a productive working environment and clear communication. You will be expected to lead the team of senior engineers, who will be deputed to work with other groups on their GAI needs and projects. You will need to work with diverse groups, build robust relations, and identify potential opportunities for your team to work with them. Additionally, you will be expected to act as a tech solutions architect, helping solve the group’s requirements in the most efficient and effective manner. You will also be responsible for people and project management as a key part of the job role. WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR: Basic qualifications: A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical field with 8-14 years of relevant industry work experience Proficiency in Python with robust coding and debugging ability Exceptional problem-solving abilities and the capacity to acquire and apply new technologies quickly Prior exposure to GAI projects and frameworks At least 3 years of people and team management experience, leading a team of at least 4 members Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder management skills along with effective written and verbal communication abilities 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/Linkedin/PMGAITech2025 We encourage candidates with relevant experience looking to restart their careers after a break to apply for this position. Learn about Recommence, our gender-neutral return-to-work initiative. 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. Show more Show less