Talos: Institutional Fabric for the Digital Asset Market

Founded in 2018, Talos provides institutional-grade trading technology for the global digital asset market, powering many of the major players in the crypto ecosystem. Our mission is clear: to advance the mass adoption of digital assets by seamlessly connecting institutions to the digital asset ecosystem. We are committed to building the most innovative and trusted platform in the world, supporting the entire trading lifecycle.

At Talos, you’ll find an environment that champions kindness and respect, values diverse perspectives, and upholds inclusivity at every turn. We believe every member of our team brings invaluable insights and abilities that drive Talos forward. In our pursuit of excellence, we foster a culture of trust, integrity, collaboration, and mutual growth.

We are a tight-knit yet globally distributed team of highly experienced engineers and business leaders, with hubs in New York, London, Singapore, and Cyprus. Whether in-office or remote, you’ll be part of a hybrid-friendly environment where your unique talents and insights will play a crucial role in building something extraordinary.

Software Engineer Intern, Trading

Talos is seeking a Software Engineering Intern to join our Trading team for the Summer 2027. This intern will work on a critical project related to our high-performance trading systems, contributing to tools that support trading decision-making and performance evaluation. Success in this role will involve designing and building components that enhance our algorithmic capabilities while adding new features to existing infrastructure.

Want to learn more about Talos’s engineering culture? Check out Sonic, our first open-source project which allows Talos to achieve microsecond network stack latency in Go: https://github.com/talostrading/sonic

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Trading team to define project scope, requirements, and milestones

Prepare design documentation and actively participate in architectural discussions with team members

Build features in Go to enhance Talos's Order Management System (OMS), which is responsible for making all trading related decisions for orders submitted into Talos to ensure best execution

Add analytics and metrics to measure impact of your changes while incorporating feedback and iterating based on team input

Demonstrate project progress through regular demos

Qualifications

Class of 2028 pursuing a degree in Computer Science or related field

Proficiency in at least one compiled language (e.g., Go, C++, Java)

At least one previous internship involving working on backend systems in a production environment, preferably in a user-facing context

Knowledge of relational databases (e.g Postgres)

Past experience with trading systems is a plus

Detail-oriented, self driven, analytical, and enthusiastic about working on impactful projects

Strong communication skills, with an ability to convey technical concepts clearly

Ability to work autonomously as well as a part of a collaborative team environment

Energetic, creative, and a self-starter who can manage tasks autonomously

Check out these videos and links to learn more about Talos and our culture!

Spotlight Article: Talos Snapshot by DRW

Podcast: 2023 episode with co-founders Anton & Ethan

Website: Explore Talos: Products, Investors, Team & More

Case Studies: Real world examples of client solutions

Awards: Talos Wins Hedgeweek Global Digital Assets Award 2024

Culture: Award-winning, Forbes-listed, low-attrition team

Andreessen Horowitz re: Talos: "The company best suited to drive institutional adoption is one that understands traditional capital markets deeply and is forward-thinking enough to fully grasp the promise of crypto. Talos is that company."

Benefits

You will also enjoy a comprehensive array of competitive benefits, regardless of your location, within our warm, welcoming, and ambitious company culture. Some of our benefits include:

Retirement plan contributions

Unlimited Vacation + a PTO bonus: Employees that take 15 days of vacation, with 5 days being consecutive, receive a $2000 USD bonus.