The D. E. Shaw Group
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AI Specialist – Human Capital
Brief overview
New York, NYIn-person
UndergradOr in progress
$135k–$175k/yrStated range
101 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
14 green cardsCertified filings
Fluency in PythonData fluencyFamiliarity with LLMs and GAI toolsPrompt designExperience with Cursor and Claude CodeUnderstanding of RAG and agentic architecturesCross-functional collaborationCommunication with technical and non-technical audiencesManaging multiple workstreamsOperating in ambiguous environments
About the company
The D. E. Shaw Groupdeshaw.com
The D. E. Shaw group is trusted by investors across the world to seek an optimal balance of risk and reward.
Visa sponsorship history
4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026
Data powered by U.S. Department of Labor. This does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.101H-1B approved
100%approval rate
57new H-1B hires
14PERM certified
$476,000median wage / yr
H-1B Petition ApprovalsVisas USCIS actually granted: the strongest sign the company sponsors.
202318
202437
202544
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LCA Certified ApplicationsAn early filing step, not a visa approval: it signals intent, not confirmed sponsorship.
20239
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Green Card (PERM) FilingsCertified green card filings: a long-term commitment to international hires.
20242
202511
20261
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Job description
Summary
The D. E. Shaw Group is seeking an AI Specialist to join its Human Capital team. This role involves designing and implementing AI solutions to enhance talent management processes, collaborating with various stakeholders to integrate AI into workflows.
Responsibilities
- Partner with internal stakeholders to identify where AI can transform work, translating business needs into practical, well-scoped solutions
- Design and build prototype solutions for high-impact use cases using Python
- Collaborate with product managers and engineering teams to integrate AI features into systems while aligning with the firm's technical architecture and governance standards
- Support the evaluation and refinement of AI tools by gathering feedback, monitoring outcomes, and recommending improvements
- Contribute to the creation of user guides and training materials to facilitate adoption and ensure responsible use of AI technologies
- Stay current on the rapidly evolving AI landscape, bringing informed perspectives on new models, tooling, and best practices to the team's strategic and tactical decisions
Skills
- A bachelor's degree and up to five years of experience in human capital, data science, or technology development, with exposure to AI technologies
- Fluency in Python, data fluency, and familiarity with LLMs and GAI tools, including prompt design, Cursor, and Claude Code, as well as concepts like RAG and agentic architectures
- Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments, manage multiple workstreams, navigate cross-functional dependencies, and drive work forward with speed
- 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 and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
- Advanced coursework or experience with technology-driven projects
Qualifications
Must Haves
- A bachelor's degree and up to five years of experience in human capital, data science, or technology development, with exposure to AI technologies
- Fluency in Python, data fluency, and familiarity with LLMs and GAI tools, including prompt design, Cursor, and Claude Code, as well as concepts like RAG and agentic architectures
- Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments, manage multiple workstreams, navigate cross-functional dependencies, and drive work forward with speed
- 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 and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
Nice to Haves
- Advanced coursework or experience with technology-driven projects
Benefits
- Variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus
- Medical and prescription drug coverage
- 401(k) contribution matching
- Wellness reimbursement
- Family building benefits
- Charitable gift match program
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