Lead, Tech or Principal Manager, Tech (GAITech)

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 an engineering manager to join our Applied GAI Tech team at our firm’s office in Hyderabad. This team is responsible for development of firmwide GAI tech applications.

WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY:

You will work on overseeing the end-to-end development of generative AI applications. As an important part of the role, you will solve complex technical challenges, ensure project specifications are met efficiently, and facilitate the rapid learning and implementation of new technologies within the team. Furthermore, you will manage and lead the team to ensure a productive working environment and clear communication. You will lead the team on its goals; the focus will be on improving areas including developer productivity, process efficiency, 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. In addition, people and project management is going to be 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 6-12 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 1 year of people and team management experience, leading a team of at least 2 members
• Robust 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
• Familiarity with financial markets
  

Interested candidates can apply through our website:
https://www.deshawindia.com/recruit/jobs/Ads/Linkedin/LdTechMgrGAIFeb2025We 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/careersMembers 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.