The D. E. Shaw group seeks an extraordinarily gifted technology specialist to provide direct support to the firm's chairman.  The successful candidate will work closely with the D. E. Shaw group's highly skilled IT systems staff and will be responsible for meeting the chairman's short- and long-term technical needs.  The responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

- on-site, off-site, and telephone support for all technology-related needs of the firm's chairman;

- installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of desktops, laptops, peripherals, and mobile devices;

- management of desktop technology-related research projects;

- identification and recommendation of process improvements;

- testing and evaluation of products and solutions which may enhance the chairman's efficiency and productivity;

- monitoring the progress of technical projects assigned to other groups;

- training of the backup technical support staff; and

- involvement in the firmwide technology projects which are not directly related to the chairman.

The ideal candidate will be well-versed in communications and audio-visual technology (Blackberry, video conferencing, etc.).  Programming ability is a significant advantage, but is not required.  Candidates must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and outstanding organizational and project management skills.  While we certainly welcome applications from computer scientists, developers, and systems administrators with extensive track records, we are looking for exceptional technical ability more than specific experience.

We are seeking an exceptionally well-qualified candidate and are prepared to offer an extremely attractive compensation package ($150K+).  Please send your resume and cover letter to PhDs-STC@career.deshaw.com.

The D. E. Shaw group is a New York-based global investment and technology development firm with approximately $39 billion in aggregate capital (as of June 1, 2008), an international reputation for financial innovation and technological leadership, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

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 1500 employees, $36 billion in aggregate investment capital, and offices in New York, London, Silicon Valley, Houston, Kansas City, San Francisco, Washington D.C., and Hyderabad, India.