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        Senior AI Engineer – Human Capital

        Human Capital
        New York

        The D. E. Shaw group seeks a senior engineer with a deep interest in artificial intelligence (AI) to help lead its Human Capital (HC) team’s AI initiatives. This individual will play a central role in guiding the development and implementation of AI solutions that enhance the firm’s approach to attracting, assessing, and developing talent. The position offers the opportunity to lead strategic initiatives at the intersection of technology, people strategy, and product innovation, collaborating with colleagues across HC, product management, and software engineering.

        What you’ll do day-to-day

        • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify where AI can transform work, translating business needs into practical, well-scoped solutions.
        • Own the design and delivery of prototype solutions for high-impact use cases using Python.
        • Drive integration of AI features across product and engineering teams, aligning with the firm's technical architecture and governance standards.
        • Lead the evaluation and continuous refinement of AI tools by gathering feedback, monitoring outcomes, and recommending improvements.
        • Set the team's point of view on the evolving AI landscape, guiding strategic and tactical decisions on new models, tooling, and best practices.
        • Mentor and guide junior team members, setting technical direction and fostering a culture of learning.

        What we’re looking for

        • A bachelor’s degree and at least six years of experience in human capital, data science, or technology development, with exposure to AI technologies; managerial experience is preferred.
        • Demonstrated fluency in Python, sound data fluency, and familiarity with LLMs and AI tools, including prompt design, Cursor, and Claude Code, as well as concepts like RAG and agentic architectures.
        • Solid knowledge of statistical methods; experience in social science research methods is preferred.
        • Proven ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments, manage multiple workstreams, navigate cross-functional dependencies, and drive work forward with speed and ownership.
        • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills, with a collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving.
        • Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into practical AI-driven solutions, influence stakeholders, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
        • The expected annual base salary for this position is $175,000 to $250,000. Our compensation and benefits package includes variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus, guaranteed in the first year of hire, and benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, 401(k) contribution matching, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits, and a charitable gift match program.

        The D. E. Shaw group is an equal opportunity employer.

        The applicable annual base salary or hourly rate paid to a successful applicant will be determined based on multiple factors, including without limitation the nature and extent of prior experience and educational background.

        European Union (EU), United Kingdom (UK), California, Hong Kong, Singapore, or Shanghai candidates should refer to the corresponding linked privacy notice.

        The D. E. Shaw group may collect, use, hold, transfer, and process candidates’ resumes and associated information (including personal information contained therein) for purposes reasonably related to their application, including without limitation: review and management of employment applications and supporting materials; administration and management of offers to and communication with candidates; and administration, management, and improvement of the recruiting operations of the D. E. Shaw group; and/or where reasonably required in connection with a proposed sale, spin-out, reorganization, or outsourcing of all or some of the business of the D. E. Shaw group. The D. E. Shaw group will not use such information for purposes unrelated to the foregoing, such as direct marketing of third-party products to candidates, without candidate consent. As used herein, the term “personal information” is meant to broadly describe information identifying or relating to a specific individual; it is intended to encompass “personal data,” “sensitive personal data,” and “personally identifiable information” and similar terms, as those terms are defined by law in the jurisdictions in which the D. E. Shaw group operates.

        The D. E. Shaw group may transfer such personal information within and outside the country and jurisdiction of the locations where the D. E. Shaw group maintains offices, to other D. E. Shaw group affiliates, to government and regulatory authorities, and to third parties which provide or may provide support and/or services to the D. E. Shaw group and for the purposes set forth above. The persons who may have access to this personal information are other employees of the D. E. Shaw group, in connection with the performance of their duties of employment, and the other parties listed above, in connection with the business of the D. E. Shaw group. (Of course, candidates will be considered for employment opportunities only in those countries in which they express interest.)

        The D. E. Shaw group will use reasonable care to maintain the confidentiality of personal information (including appropriate technical measures against unauthorized or unlawful processing and against accidental loss or destruction of, or damage to, such information) and will retain such data as required by applicable law or regulation. Candidates have the right to request access to, and correction of, their personal information in accordance with applicable law; any such request should be submitted to recruiting-inquiries@deshaw.com. Candidates who have submitted a resume to the D. E. Shaw group and do not wish to proceed with their applications should email cvwithdraw@deshaw.com. Personal information of candidates who have been the subject of background checks may have been transferred in accordance with applicable regulations, and any concerns with such transfers should be submitted to backgroundcheck-inquiries@deshaw.com.

        The D. E. Shaw group may retain candidates’ information for prospective recruiting activities, including sourcing candidates for employment opportunities and for organizing events with prospective candidates, in accordance with our internal data retention procedures. Candidates who do not agree to such future use should email recruiting-inquiries@deshaw.com.