Lead, Tech (Legal & Comply Tech)
D. E. Shaw
Skills
- Java
- Python
- REST
- React
- SQL
- algorithms
- automation
- data structures
- ux
About the role
We are looking for experienced engineers to join our Comply Tech and Legal Tech teams at our firm’s offices in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, or Gurugram. Both teams build and maintain critical applications for firmwide functions where accuracy, reliability, and security are paramount, and where the breadth of the firm’s businesses adds meaningful complexity to the problems they solve. Each team works closely with its partner department, and their systems integrate with a range of other internal platforms.
Responsibilities:
In this role, you will execute individual projects and deliverables while collaborating with business groups. You will also be responsible for projects that include performing R&D to evaluate the appropriate technologies to use, resolving application and data issues in production within timelines, and driving complete project lifecycles—from collecting and analyzing requirements to project delivery and deployment to clients. Additionally, you will provide direction and guidance to junior members of the team and participate actively in code and design reviews.
Who we're looking for:
The ideal candidate should hold-
Basic qualifications:
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field, with an exceptional foundation in algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented programming
At least 5 years of programming experience in Python, Java, or equivalent languages, in addition to some or all of the following: React, Redux, RESTful web services, messaging middleware, and databases (SQL Server)
Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, the ability to work on complex, ambiguous problems, and a passion for technology
Exceptional reasoning ability and excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to own projects end-to-end and drive them to completion
Preferred qualifications:
Prior exposure to project management
Experience building AI-driven automation frameworks, as well as semantic search or knowledge retrieval systems at scale
A deep understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs), including evaluation and prompting techniques
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