Systems: Technical Program Manager Intern (New York) – Summer 2024

You’ll work on a variety of both product and project management tasks related to improving efficiency and ensuring the success of a technology project, which may involve light prototyping for a technical workflow, user research and requirements gathering, UX design, technical documentation, defining success metrics, and spearheading status meetings. You might analyze vendor options for a new technology, build out a novel purchasing workflow for the team, or create a proof of concept for a new alerting application.

• Applicants should have prior experience with product or project management.
• A proficient technological foundation—including basic knowledge of core computer science concepts (e.g., networking, storage, operating systems, web development) and familiarity with a large variety of technologies—is beneficial.
• Successful candidates will be curious about technology and the initiative to spearhead improvements (e.g., in organization and efficiency).
• Creativity and a collaborative approach are important attributes for program manager interns.
• In keeping with our firm’s culture and the ever-changing nature of our work, we’re more interested in talent, curiosity, and motivation than we are in any particular skill or expertise.
• The expected monthly base salary for this position is $14,000 to $19,000. Our compensation package includes travel to the internship, overtime for all hours worked over 40 per week, a sign-on bonus, and choice of corporate housing or a summer housing allowance.

At the D. E. Shaw group, we believe the diversity of our employees is core to our strength and success. We are committed to supporting our people in work and in life, which is why we offer benefits such as a family planning and surrogacy program and a charitable gift match to all full-time employees.