The D. E. Shaw group seeks an extraordinarily intelligent and resourceful individual to help architect next-generation Microsoft Windows infrastructure.  The successful candidate will be able to conceptualize, build, and deploy systems management and automation technologies for a large number of Windows servers and Windows PC clients.  He or she will work independently and will collaborate with our large systems staff on substantial design and research projects within the Windows environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a distributed Windows server environment in our campus and global networks
• Evaluate and implement emerging Windows technologies
• Develop and implement automation and management tools
• Support application, database, and messaging solutions for the firm's growing, highly-resilient Windows infrastructure

Requirements:

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with server applications in a Microsoft networked environment
• Expertise in the following areas:
• - Windows Server 2003
• - Active Directory management
• - Application distribution
• Proficiency in systems programming and scripting
• Strong communication and documentation skills

We are prepared to pay extraordinary people extraordinarily well.  Please send your resume and cover letter to   PHDs-WinEng@career.deshaw.com.

The D. E. Shaw group is a New York-based global investment and technology development firm with approximately $36 billion in aggregate capital as of January 1, 2008, an international reputation for financial innovation and technological leadership, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia.

To apply: Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to PHDs-SrWinEng@career.deshaw.com

The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm. Since its organization in 1988, the firm has earned an international reputation for financial innovation, technological leadership, and an extraordinarily distinguished staff. The D. E. Shaw group encompasses a number of closely related entities with approximately 1000 employees, $39 billion in aggregate investment capital, and offices in New York, London, Silicon Valley, Houston, Kansas City, San Francisco, Washington D.C., and Hyderabad, India.