Hedge Fund recruiting
D. E. Shaw careers: how to get in
D. E. Shaw appears in Paperclip’s hedge fund network. 104 verified D. E. Shaw professionals are in the Paperclip network, and Paperclip can email the ones who fit for you, from your own inbox, alumni from your school first. These counts describe Paperclip coverage, not current vacancies or hiring outcomes.
Who from your school works at D. E. Shaw?
Look up your school to see its alumni at D. E. Shaw and the other top firms. Add your class year to get the dates they open for your class, plus a first email to send an alum. Free, no account.
Look up your schoolParent? Look up your kid's schoolD. E. Shaw summer internships for 2027 and 2028
Undergraduate summer programs D. E. Shaw lists on its own careers site or application portal, checked October 19, 2026. Banking, markets, advisory, research, investing and consulting programs only.
| Program | Summer | Status | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proprietary Trading Intern (New York) - Summer 2027 New York | Summer 2027 | Open | Not stated |
What D. E. Shaw pays entry-level hires
| Role | Base pay | Filings | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investment analyst | $225,000 up to $350,000 | 3 | New York, NY |
| Quantitative analyst | $250,000 up to $350,000 | 5 | New York, NY |
From the Department of Labor's public visa wage filings. Employers must pay a visa hire at least what they pay others in the same job, so this is a good read on base pay. Bonus is not included. Compare firms on the entry-level salaries guide.
Schools represented in the Paperclip network
A shared school can provide a starting point for a conversation. These are the schools most represented among D. E. Shaw professionals in the network. If you go to one of them, consider asking those alumni about their experience. These counts are not placement rates or a complete employer roster.
The hedge fund recruiting timeline
Hedge fund roles differ across research, trading, engineering, and other functions. Choose the work and strategy you want to explore before planning outreach.
- Check the employer site for campus programs and individual vacancies.
- Read the role’s technical requirements and eligibility criteria.
- Use the stated application deadline; do not assume another fund follows the same schedule.
How to actually get in
Prepare to discuss your interests and relevant projects. Ask about the person’s role and learning process without requesting confidential positions or trading information.
Most D. E. Shaw people in the network hold roles like Hedge Fund Analyst, Quantitative Researcher. The best first notes go to people who share your school or path, with a short, specific ask for fifteen minutes. Paperclip picks those people for you.
Frequently asked questions
How much does D. E. Shaw pay entry-level hires?
Investment analyst: $225,000 base salary (3 filings); Quantitative analyst: $250,000 base salary (5 filings). These are the salaries D. E. Shaw filed with the US Department of Labor for visa hires from October 2024 to June 2026. Bonus is not included.
Is the D. E. Shaw summer internship open?
As of October 19, 2026, D. E. Shaw lists this program as open: Proprietary Trading Intern (New York) - Summer 2027. Check the posting for the current status.
How many D. E. Shaw employees can I reach through Paperclip?
104 verified D. E. Shaw professionals are in the Paperclip network. You do not search them yourself: pick your targets and Paperclip emails the ones who fit.
Can Paperclip reach out to D. E. Shaw professionals for me?
Yes. With Paperclip Concierge ($149 a month, 10 students per school) you pick industries, firm sizes and cities and add your resume. Paperclip then emails analysts and associates who fit, including D. E. Shaw when it matches your targets, from your own inbox every weekday, alumni from your school first, with two follow-ups that stop when someone replies. Emails are spaced out so no firm hears from you too often.
When should I start recruiting for D. E. Shaw?
Check the employer site for campus programs and individual vacancies.
Which schools do D. E. Shaw employees come from?
Schools represented in the Paperclip network include Stanford University, Harvard University, Yale University, MIT.
Let Paperclip email D. E. Shaw for you
Pick your targets once. Paperclip writes to the D. E. Shaw analysts and associates who fit, from your own inbox, alumni from your school first, and follows up until they reply. $149 a month, 10 spots per school.
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