AI Specialist - Human Capital

What you'll do day-to-day

• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify where AI can transform work, translating business needs into practical, well-scoped solutions.
  
• Design and build prototype solutions for high-impact use cases using Python.
  
• Collaborate with product managers and engineering teams to integrate AI features into systems while aligning with the firm's technical architecture and governance standards.
  
• Support the evaluation and refinement of AI tools by gathering feedback, monitoring outcomes, and recommending improvements.
  
• Contribute to the creation of user guides and training materials to facilitate adoption and ensure responsible use of AI technologies.
  
• Stay current on the rapidly evolving AI landscape, bringing informed perspectives on new models, tooling, and best practices to the team's strategic and tactical decisions.
  

Who we're looking for

• A bachelor's degree and up to five years of experience in human capital, data science, or technology development, with exposure to AI technologies.
  
• Fluency in Python, data fluency, and familiarity with LLMs and GAI tools, including prompt design, Cursor, and Claude Code, as well as concepts like RAG and agentic architectures.
  
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments, manage multiple workstreams, navigate cross-functional dependencies, and drive work forward with speed.
  
  
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills, with a collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving.
  
• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into practical AI-driven solutions and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
  
• Advanced coursework or experience with technology-driven projects is a plus.
  
• The expected annual base salary for this position is $135,000 to $175,000 for applicants who have completed undergraduate or master's degrees and $150,000 to $200,000 for applicants who have completed PhDs. Our compensation and benefits package includes variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus, guaranteed in the first year of hire, and benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, 401(k) contribution matching, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits, and a charitable gift match program.
  

The D. E. Shaw group is an equal opportunity employer.

The applicable annual base salary or hourly rate paid to a successful applicant will be determined based on multiple factors, including without limitation the nature and extent of prior experience and educational background.

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