D. E. Shaw
An investment firm that runs quantitative and discretionary strategies, built around technology and research.
- 3
- programs
- 2
- open now
- Fundamental Research InternHFNo data yet
How D. E. Shaw recruitsdeshaw.com
- 1Application
A person reviews the application; a writing sample, code sample, or case study may also be requested.
- 2Phone screen
A phone interview is held if there seems to be a match.
- 3First round
Virtual interviews follow, with the number and length depending on the role.
- 4Offer
Reference conversations come before a final offer.
Paraphrased from D. E. Shaw's own page, read Nov 6, 2026.
What they say they look for. Compelling candidates uphold high standards, analyze rigorously, communicate clearly, thrive on collaboration, and show intellectual curiosity.
At a glance
- Headquarters
- New York
- US offices
- New York, Boston, Denver, Kansas City, Rye, San Franciscodeshaw.com
- Posting now
- New York
- Industries
- Hedge Funds, Quant Trading and Research
- Summers
- 2027
- Last verified
- Nov 11
What D. E. Shaw asks9 from public sources
A company is deciding whether to renovate its office or move. What would you consider to make a recommendation?
First round, technical. D. E. Shaw
Which businesses or industries do you think will be affected as energy production shifts to renewables?
First round, markets. D. E. Shaw
What would you do if you forgot your lecture notes right before teaching a class?
First round, behavioral. eFinancialCareers, Mar 16, 2026
How did your approach to a specific problem change as you gained experience or new information?
First round, behavioral. D. E. Shaw
Tell me about a time you worked with a team to reach a goal.
First round, behavioral. D. E. Shaw
4 more from public sources
How have you affected the teams you worked on, and what did you contribute yourself?
First round, behavioral. D. E. Shaw
If you joined a project or team as the new person, how would you build relationships?
First round, behavioral. D. E. Shaw
You are on a project and unsure what to do next. What do you do?
First round, behavioral. D. E. Shaw
You need to make a decision that is not clear-cut. How do you weigh the pros and cons?
First round, behavioral. D. E. Shaw
Filed base salaries27 filings
- Analyst, New YorkNew York$250k median, 18 filings
- Associate, New YorkNew York$175k median, 9 filings
Base salary D. E. Shaw filed for full-time H-1B hires in front-office analyst and associate titles, decided Feb 10, 2025 to Jun 30, 2026. No bonus, and not intern pay. A row needs 5 filings. US Department of Labor disclosure data
Dates by cycle2
- Summer 2027 Proprietary Trading InternSeen open from Nov 5, 2026. Open now.
- Summer 2027 Quantitative Analyst InternSeen open from Nov 5, 2026. Open now.
Seen open from is the first day we saw the posting on the firm's own site. A public record is the firm's announcement or a dated student post.
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