Software Engineer Intern, Trading

Speedrun Talent Network; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Vacation

Bonus and stock ownership

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Parental leave for 20 weeks

Job summary

Talos is seeking a Software Engineer Intern to join our Trading team for the Summer 2027. You will work on high-performance trading systems, building features in Go to enhance the OMS that makes trading decisions and ensures best execution.

We value collaboration, architectural contribution, and the ability to deliver measurable analytics. This hybrid-friendly role offers exposure to production backend systems and a chance to learn from experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• Pursuing CS or related degree; Class of 2028.
• Proficient in at least one compiled language (Go, C++, or Java).
• Experience with backend systems in production environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Trading team to define project scope, requirements, and milestones.
• Prepare design documentation and participate in architectural discussions with team members.
• Build features in Go to enhance the Order Management System (OMS) for best execution.
• Add analytics and metrics to measure impact and iterate based on feedback.
• Demonstrate project progress through regular demos.

Skills

Go

C++

Java

Education

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

Tools

PostgreSQL

Job description

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.
• Bonus and stock ownership
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave for 20 weeks, after 1 year of service
• Global offsites and team outings
• A one-time stipend towards at-home office set-up for all employees
• A wellness credit of $50 accrued monthly, to go towards things like gym memberships, ski-passes, and work out classes.
• A lunch credit of $25 USD towards lunches for days in-office
• Donation matching up to $100 USD annually
• Other in-office perks: Catered lunches on Tuesdays, snacks, and drinks

Check out other open positions listed on our website

Talos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Talos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].

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