Provides on-site and remote technology support for the founder and family office; researches and evaluates technology products; configures and troubleshoots devices; develops workflow applications and administration tools; applies cybersecurity best practices; uses generative AI to improve development and automation; and contributes to firmwide technology projects.
OVERVIEW:
The D. E. Shaw group seeks a talented technologist with impressive achievements to join the Founder's Office, which provides direct technical support to the firm's founder. This individual will work closely with highly skilled technical staff and take on a variety of support and project work involving a wide range of technology, all within a collaborative and engaging work environment.
WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY:
This role offers broad exposure to enterprise technologies as well as the opportunity to collaborate on information security projects and large-scale systems engineering projects. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Provide on-site and off-site support for all technology-related needs of the firm's founder and family office.
- Research, test, and evaluate new technology products.
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot desktops, laptops, and mobile devices.
- Develop custom workflow applications and new monitoring and administration tools to automate maintenance tasks.
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity best practices across all supported systems and devices.
- Leverage generative AI tools to accelerate software development and automate workflows.
- Participate in firmwide technology projects not directly related to the founder.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
- A degree in computer science or another technical discipline and up to six years of comparable work experience; ideal candidates will have an interest in both building technology and helping others use it effectively.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, C#, PowerShell), familiarity with modern development practices and tools, and an eagerness to explore how these tools can enhance productivity, improve code quality, and streamline development workflows.
- Extensive knowledge of Windows and/or UNIX environments, as well as familiarity with general systems administration, including hardware and software administration and user support (phone, deskside, and/or remote).
- Excellent collaboration, organizational, and communication skills, a passion for improving user experience, and the ability to effectively navigate large, ambiguous projects.
- Experience with or keen interest in cybersecurity is highly valued, including familiarity with threat detection, vulnerability management, endpoint protection, and security monitoring; comfort evaluating and implementing security controls to protect sensitive systems and data.
- Familiarity with generative AI tools for software development is a plus.
- While we welcome candidates with extensive systems administration experience, we’re most interested in exceptional technical ability, problem-solving skills, and intellectual curiosity. Resourceful team members with an impressive record of achievement, who draw on independent research, prior experience, and critical analysis to resolve unfamiliar problems and advance challenging work, will thrive in this role.
- 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.
Please note that this post is not an application. Please navigate to our website to apply: https://www.deshaw.com/recruit/jobs/Ads/BuiltInNYC/FounderOfficeTechSPAug26
The D. E. Shaw group is an equal opportunity employer.
The D. E. Shaw Group New York, New York, USA Office
The D. E. Shaw Group Headquarters, Two Manhattan West, 375 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10001
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