17 salary reports · all figures in lakhs per year (LPA)
What D. E. Shaw pays, from offers people actually received: by role, experience and city. Medians are used so a few unusual offers do not skew the picture.
| Group | Median total | Middle 50% | Median base | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDET | ₹36.0 LPA | ₹34.0 LPA – ₹38.0 LPA | ₹18.0 LPA | 2 |
| Member Technical | ₹53.5 LPA | ₹53.5 LPA – ₹53.5 LPA | ₹20.0 LPA | 2 |
| Group | Median total | Middle 50% | Median base | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid (2-6) | ₹55.0 LPA | ₹44.0 LPA – ₹63.0 LPA | ₹32.5 LPA | 6 |
| Senior (7-10) | ₹105 LPA | ₹105 LPA – ₹105 LPA | ₹85.0 LPA | 1 |
| Group | Median total | Middle 50% | Median base | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | ₹42.0 LPA | ₹35.3 LPA – ₹42.5 LPA | ₹29.0 LPA | 5 |
| NCR | ₹42.0 LPA | ₹41.0 LPA – ₹56.0 LPA | ₹27.5 LPA | 3 |
| Bangalore | ₹53.5 LPA | ₹53.5 LPA – ₹79.3 LPA | ₹20.0 LPA | 3 |
Member Tech
N/A · 2026-07-24
Base salary: 34 LPA Joining bonus: 6 LPA Relocation reimbursement up to 1 LPA Performance bonus: 4-6 LPA Retention bonus: 5 LPA per year for 4 years Total compensation (TC): 50-52 LPA Interview rounds included hard DSA, OS, OOPs, and system design questions
MTS II
Mid (2-6) · 2026-02-12
My experience is 4.5 Years. I received verbal numbers for this offer. The fixed component is 43 LPA. The bonus component is 15 to 20 LPA. There is no joining bonus. I am asking if this offer is a lowball and seeking advice on negotiation. I will be drafting my interview experience and linking it here.
Member, Technical
NCR · N/A · 2025-12-10
My offer from D. E. Shaw for the Member, Technical role in Gurugram includes: Base salary: ₹30L Joining and Relocation Bonus: ₹8L Variable Pay: ₹3–5L Long Term Incentive (LTI): ₹20L over 4 years Non-cash benefits: ₹5.3L My first-year compensation is approximately ₹42L. My estimated CTC is ~₹65–67L. Additional perks include: Food, cab, gym, and insurance.
Senior Member Technical
Mid (2-6) · 2025-06-25
DE Shaw is offering 55 LPA for a Senior Member Technical role. This is based on the information available online.
Staff sw
Bangalore · Senior (7-10) · 2025-06-24
* Base Salary: 85 Lakhs Per Annum * Variable Compensation: 20 Lakhs Per Annum * Total Compensation: 105 Lakhs Per Annum
Associate
N/A · N/A · 2025-03-08
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Software Development Engineer (SMTS)
Hyderabad · Mid (2-6) · 2024-10-27
Position: Software Development Engineer (SMTS) Company: DE Shaw Location: Hyderabad, India Duration: October 2024 Experience: Python Developer with 4 years of experience Interview Process: Online Assessment: Format: HackerRank Content: Programming Questions: 2 questions based on Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) Aptitude Questions: 5 brainteaser-style questions Round 1: Technical Discussed previous projects and contributions. What algorithm helps in detecting snapshots in distr…
SDET
NCR · N/A · 2024-12-27
In Quality and Test Engineering, DE Shaw offers 2 positions. Both are in testing but very different. 1. QA Engineer 2. SDET [ Higher CTC ]
SDE I
Hyderabad · N/A · 2024-06-22
DE Shaw Offer Details Date of the Offer: June 2024 Role: SDE Location: Hyderbad Base Salary: ₹ 30,00,000 Relocation/Signing Bonus: ₹ 4,00,000 Bonus ₹ 8,00,000 Total comp: ₹ 42,00,000
Associate Quality Assurance Engineer
Mid (2-6) · 2025-04-07
Role: Associate Quality Assurance Engineer Base: 14 LPA Variable: 2 LPA (min) to 6 LPA (max) Domain: Testing
Across 17 reports, the median total compensation at D. E. Shaw is ₹47.5 LPA a year, with a median base salary of ₹26.5 LPA. The middle half of reports fall between ₹41.5 LPA and ₹57.0 LPA.
2 SDET reports put the median total compensation at ₹36.0 LPA and the median base at ₹18.0 LPA.
2 Member Technical reports put the median total compensation at ₹53.5 LPA and the median base at ₹20.0 LPA.
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