Question 1

How do I apply to the D. E. Shaw group?

Accepted Answer

To explore career opportunities and to apply for positions within the firm, please visit our job openings.

Question 2

What happens after I submit my application?

Accepted Answer

An actual human will review your application. If we think there might be a good match between your background and our needs, we’ll schedule a phone interview. If we find a mutual interest, one or more in-person interviews at our offices would follow.

Question 3

I’m having difficulty submitting my application. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

We apologize for any difficulties you encountered while trying to apply. Our application form works in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari, so please try to access the form through one of those browsers. If all else fails, please feel free to send your resume to careers@deshaw.com. Be sure to specify the position(s) for which you would like to be considered, and we may follow up to request additional information that would have been included on the application form.

Question 4

How do I fill out the educational background section?

Accepted Answer

Be sure to fill out each of the required fields in this section. Our recruiting practices are based on the collection of a wide range of information about each candidate, but you may skip any portion of the form that clearly does not apply to your case.

Question 5

What is an appropriate writing sample submission?

Accepted Answer

There is no suggested topic for the writing sample. We’re interested in seeing a sample that demonstrates superior writing skills. In other words, it can be something you wrote for work, school, or pleasure, and could include an essay, article, legal brief, term paper, or dissertation. The sample should be entirely your own work, unedited by anyone else. However, you should feel free to improve the piece yourself if it’s been a few years since you wrote it.

Question 6

Can I apply for multiple positions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can apply for multiple positions through our job openings. We will also consider your application for any other positions we deem relevant to your background and experience, regardless of the positions in which you’ve expressed interest on your application.

Question 7

When will you be visiting my campus?

Accepted Answer

Please review our upcoming recruiting events to find the dates of our campus presentations.

Question 8

Do you sponsor work authorization for international candidates?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if we hire someone requiring work authorization, we will work with that person to apply for such authorization.

Question 9

Are employees required to be vaccinated against Covid-19?

Accepted Answer

All U.S. employees must be fully vaccinated unless they have an approved medical or religious exemption. For non-U.S. offices, we encourage employees to be vaccinated for their safety and the safety of others, but do not require vaccination.

Question 10

What are the D. E. Shaw group’s return to office plans?

Accepted Answer

When we return to the office more fully, we plan for employees to be in the office Tuesdays through Thursdays as part of a hybrid work trial. U.S. employees must be fully vaccinated unless they have an approved medical or religious exemption. For non-U.S. offices, we encourage but do not require vaccination.

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