Principal, Tech (GAITech: Applied GAI)

D. E. Shaw India Private Limited; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Casual working environment

Attractive compensation package

Job summary

A global investment and technology firm in Gurugram is seeking an experienced professional to oversee the end-to-end development of generative AI applications. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and 7 to 12 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include solving complex technical challenges, managing projects, and mentoring team members. The firm offers an attractive compensation package and is supportive of candidates looking to restart their careers after a break.

Qualifications

• 7 to 12 years of relevant industry work experience as a specialist/individual contributor.
• Prior exposure to generative AI projects and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end development of generative AI applications.
• Mentor staff and facilitate smooth project handovers.
• Solve complex technical challenges and ensure project specifications are met.

Skills

Python proficiency

Exceptional problem-solving abilities

Stakeholder management skills

Technical judgment

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $65 billion in investment capital as of March 1, 2025, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since our founding in 1988, our firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of our staff. We have a significant presence in the world's capital markets, investing in a wide range of companies and financial instruments in both developed and developing economies.

WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY

In this role, you will work on overseeing the end-to-end development of generative AI applications. As an important part of the role, you will solve complex technical challenges, ensure project specifications are met efficiently, and facilitate the rapid learning and implementation of new technologies within the team. You will work independently, exhibit excellent learning agility to be able to work with a varied set of groups in a time-bound fashion, and showcase excellent judgement in devising and implementing solutions for group-wide needs. Furthermore, you will be expected to comprehend the technical requirements of diverse groups using AI, explore open-source tech options beneficial for us, and integrate the chosen tech within our teams to enhance efficiency and construct supportive systems. In addition to that, people and project management is going to be a key part of the job role. You will also be expected to exhibit excellent productivity and demonstrate exceptional and clear communication skills. Lastly, you will be expected to mentor the staff from respective groups to allow for a smooth handover of projects, which will be a key part of the job.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Basic qualifications:

• A master’s or bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical field with 7 to 12 years of relevant industry work experience as a specialist/individual contributor
• Proficiency in Python with exceptional coding and debugging abilities
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and the capacity to acquire and apply new technologies quickly
• Prior exposure to GAI projects and frameworks
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills along with effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred qualification:

• GAI academic qualifications/certifications
• Experience as a tech solution architect

Interested candidates can apply through our website: https://www.deshawindia.com/recruit/jobs/Ads/Link/SoftDevAppliedGAIJul25

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The Firm offers excellent benefits, a casual, collegial working environment, and an attractive compensation package. For further information about our recruitment process, including how applicant data will be processed, please visit https://www.deshawindia.com/careers

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