JOB DESCRIPTION

The D. E. Shaw group seeks a talented technologist to join its Systems team as an A/V technician. Our Systems team builds, maintains, and supports the firm’s complex computer and network infrastructure. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with top technologists and work with new A/V technology, unified communication platforms, and state-of-the-art equipment in an inclusive and engaging working environment.

What you’ll do day-to-day

You’ll be responsible for a variety of conference room and A/V support and project work. Some responsibilities may include: acting as the primary escalation point for conference room, web conferencing, and A/V issues, maintaining documentation related to A/V and conference room technology, providing training to other members of the Systems team on deploying new A/V technology, assisting with A/V and conference room-related project management, and evaluating current and newer technologies that relate to A/V and collaboration across the firm.

Who we’re looking for

• Applicants should have a minimum of three years of relevant experience, a background in technical troubleshooting and desktop support, and familiarity with A/V concepts and enterprise collaboration technologies.
• Applicants should have experience of setting up AV for hosting events which are generally formal events and informal events. Formal events could be townhalls, speaker series etc whereas informal events could be plays, music club shows, etc.
• Substantial PC hardware and Windows knowledge, along with a core understanding of basic networking concepts, are both preferred. Prior experience working with Cisco UC server technologies is beneficial, as is experience with web conferencing platforms (e.g., WebEx, Zoom) and automation systems (e.g., Crestron). Experience with Python, JavaScript, and/or other scripting languages is a plus but is not required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills are critical, as is a keen attention to detail and a customer service mindset. A genuine interest in technology and a desire to learn and leverage technology for creative problem solving are also essential.
• Some flexibility in working hours is required, as the technician will provide A/V support for various evening events.

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.

Additionally, our staff-led affinity groups are pillars of our community, helping to celebrate diversity, promote leadership and development opportunities, and facilitate inclusive mentorship. Members and allies organize a wide range of educational and social programming, from expert talks to film festivals.

Candidates with relevant experience looking to restart their careers after a break are encouraged to apply for this position.

The members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, caregiver status, or any other category protected by law. We are committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are eager to hear from individuals having a wide range of backgrounds and personal characteristics.

Candidates who are residents of California (any such candidate, a “California Resident”) should click here for our CCPA Recruitment Personal Information Privacy Notice.

The D. E. Shaw group may collect, use, hold, transfer, and process candidates' resumes and associated information (including personal information contained therein) for purposes reasonably related to their application, including without limitation: review and management of employment applications and supporting materials; administration and management of offers to and communication with candidates; and administration, management, and improvement of the recruiting operations of the D. E. Shaw group; and/or where reasonably required in connection with a proposed sale, spin-out, reorganization, or outsourcing of all or some of the business of the D. E. Shaw group. The D. E. Shaw group will not use such information for purposes unrelated to the foregoing, such as direct marketing of third-party products to candidates, without candidate consent. As used herein, the term "personal information" is meant to broadly describe information identifying or relating to a specific individual; it is intended to encompass "personal data," "sensitive personal data," and "personally identifiable information" and similar terms, as those terms are defined by law in the jurisdictions in which the D. E. Shaw group operates.

The D. E. Shaw group may transfer such personal information within and outside the country and jurisdiction of the locations where the D. E. Shaw group maintains offices, to other D. E. Shaw group affiliates, to government and regulatory authorities, and to third parties which provide or may provide support and/or services to the D. E. Shaw group and for the purposes set forth above. The persons who may have access to this personal information are other employees of the D. E. Shaw group, in connection with the performance of their duties of employment, and the other parties listed above, in connection with the business of the D. E. Shaw group. (Of course, candidates will be considered for employment opportunities only in those countries in which they express interest.)

The D. E. Shaw group will use reasonable care to maintain the confidentiality of personal information (including appropriate technical measures against unauthorized or unlawful processing and against accidental loss or destruction of, or damage to, such information) and will retain such data as required by applicable law or regulation. Candidates have the right to request access to, and correction of, their personal information in accordance with applicable law; any such request should be submitted to recruiting.india@deshaw.com. Candidates who have submitted a resume to the D. E. Shaw group and do not wish to proceed with their applications should email cvwithdraw@deshaw.com. Personal information of candidates who have been the subject of background checks may have been transferred in accordance with applicable regulations, and any concerns with such transfers should be submitted to backgroundcheck-inquiries@deshaw.com.

The D. E. Shaw group may retain candidates’ information for prospective recruiting activities, including sourcing candidates for employment opportunities and for organizing events with prospective candidates, in accordance with our internal data retention procedures. Candidates who do not agree to such future use should email recruiting-inquiries@deshaw.com.