As a young and growing organization, D. E. Shaw India offers its staff the opportunities of a start-up company along with the resources of a successful multinational firm. While many companies profess a commitment to a team philosophy, D. E. Shaw India takes this concept seriously. Employees work in small, often intercontinental groups. Competition is kept to a minimum, and team members are judged not only on their individual contributions but also on the impact they have on the work of colleagues around the globe. D. E. Shaw India values results over hierarchy.
Managers work closely with the groups they manage, and discussions are open and honest.
This high level of interaction ensures that individual contributions are rapidly noticed, and opportunities for swift advancement are considerable.