I wanted to know about the software engineering role @ D.E. Shaw. What are pros and cons I should consider if I have to choose between Amazon and D.E. Shaw? Can I go from L4 in Amazon to higher role in D.E. shaw?
Hi, Currently working at D.E Shaw (lateral hire) TC at start of the year : 29 base + 4-6 year end bonus Mid year 2021 got promoted from MT to SMT What should be salary expectation for January appraisal? (YOE by end of this year would be 32 months)
I have spent around ~2.5 years in D.E. Shaw. Liked working here but haven't worked on impacting projects which impact the public in general. Also, WLB is not that great. I take it as hustling to see benefits in the long run but not sure if I am thinking wrong. Should I consider staying here or switc...Read more
I am a fresh grad from India. I have offers from DE Shaw India and Amazon India. Amazon 1st year TC 1st year: 17L (13 base) DE Shaw 1st year TC 1st year: 22L(18 base) Which company is better for career growth? Can anyone rate how is DE Shaw? Haw are the increments and promotion schedule at DE Sha...Read more
Hello blind. I am seriously looking to change my career. Any suggestions from where to start and what to learn ? Looking to join 2 Sigma, Jane Street, HRT or D.E Shaw. Study background: Master’s in CS Career background: working at the public company. TC: nuts
Amazon (Euro) --> 70k (Base), 12.5k (1st year bonus), 41k dollar stocks (5%, 15%, 40%, 40%) DE Shaw (INR) --> 25L (Base), 2-5L (Performance Bonus), 2L (Joining Bonus), 10L Long Term Incentives (25% over 4 years) YOE - 0 Any thoughts? Factors to be considered Career Growth, WLB, Savings #desh
Hi, I'm a 2021 grad looking for a referral for the following role: https://www.deshawindia.com/careers/tech-systems-member-systems-engineer-off-campus-2021-grads-hyderabad-3795 Would really appreciate it,if someone from DE shaw can refer me#deshaw
How is the work life balance, career, people and of course TC in DE Shaw India? 5yeo. TC 27 Lakhs INR. 22.5 base, 4.5 stocks from joining bonus.
T1 in terms of TC and prestige and career/exit ops. Currently my list is Jane Street, Jump, HRT, Citadel, Two Sigma, Renaissance (impossible), DE Shaw. T2 imo is: SIG, Optiver, Virtu. Thoughts? Just trying to come up with a comprehensive list to prepare for new grad applications.
So it’s well known that the best way to bump pay early in your career is to jump between companies. For places like (Two Sigma, Jane Street, DE Shaw, Citadel, Hrt) is it easy to move between them for comp bumps or to move at all. I’m talking for dev/quant dev not pure quant
Have a PM offer of around 210k that’s in the midwest but a cool spot. Think Austin-esque. Just received interviews from Facebook and DE Shaw for MP and NYC respectively. I have 3 yoe in PM and 6 years total. Realistically, what could I expect from FB and DE Shaw in terms of comp? I’m wondering if ...Read more
I'm interviewing with a few trading firms or otherwise speaking to recruiters for several places (Two Sigma, Citadel, DE Shaw etc) Curious on a comparison on working culture/career progression/enjoyment between Big Tech (Meta, Google) and trading, both for SWE. Any regrets on the switch? For myse...Read more
Assuming same TC, and same role of SWE, which one is better? Culture wise, career growth, TC growth, etc. #janestreet #deshaw
I am a new grad from India, tier 1 college. I am confused among the offer of DE Shaw and Google. Can you help me in deciding what’s right for me at this stage of life. Points to consider: Both the companies are known for good work culture. Pay is more at Shaw, but google has its name and status in ...Read more
Hii Folks, I wanted to know who earns more in short/long term: Quants at buy side hedge funds (DE Shaw, Citadel, Bridgewater, Millennium, etc) V/S SDEs at FAANG? I'm thinking of a career change so would really appreciate the advise from Blind Community. Please it would help me going forward to make ...Read more
Serious replies only please. I'm not necessarily talking about prestige, but moreso where you'll find 1) the highest total compensation, 2) the most research and technology-driven culture, 3) the greatest opportunity for impact and career growth. I have a feeling it's Netflix in 2019, but intere...Read more
Looking at Jane Street, Citadel, Two Sigma, DE Shaw and Hudson River Trading, I see that there’s front end dedicated positions, especially at Citadel/Two Sigma/HRT Are these roles/careers that would actually see the rocket ship growth of quant/generalist SWE? And by rocket ship I mean like, 600k-1m...Read more
Hi, I'm a Software Engineering Intern at Two Sigma and don't know what companies to target for new grad quant trader recruiting. My list so far: Tier 1. HRT, Citadel/Citadel Securities, Jane Street Tier 1.5 DEShaw (I heard the pay is low) Tier 2. Akuna, Five Rings, IMC Trading, SIG. Tier 3. Get ...Read more
There are many fantastic companies out there in terms of: Pay Work-life balance Work culture Career growth and a lot more things. I found a list of 115+ such companies on the basis of their marketplace/field. Mobility Companies: - Ola - Uber - Bluesmart - Meru - Zoomcar - Rapido E-commerce - Walm...Read more
Given similar TC (~250k) what would you choose in the early stage of career (new grad, BS)? Hedge fund say one of Two Sigma, Citadel, DEShaw Both involve applied machine learning, in a different context Both problem domains are academically interesting and challenging Am curious to know which di...Read more