Go Software Engineer Intern, RFQ — Trading Systems

Coin Metrics; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch credit $25 USD toward lunches in

Evening socials with the office

Catered lunches on Tuesdays

Job summary

Talos Trading, LLC is seeking a Software Engineer Intern to join our RFQ team for Summer 2027. You will work on high-performance distributed trading systems, designing and building Go components to enhance the RFQ platform and support end-to-end OTC workflows with institutional governance and Nasdaq surveillance.

The 12-week program runs June 1, 2027 to August 27, 2027, offering exposure to analytics, metrics, and regular demos while collaborating with a global, hybrid team from our NYC HQ.

Qualifications

• Class of 2028 pursuing a degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Proficiency in at least one compiled language (Go, C++, Java).
• At least one previous internship involving backend systems in a production environment.
• 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.
• Local to NYC HQ

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 RFQ system, which is responsible for managing end-to-end OTC workflows with institutional governance, Nasdaq-integrated surveillance, and seamless settlement.
• 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

Skills

Go

C++

Java

Backend systems

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Talos Trading, LLC is seeking a Software Engineer Intern to join our RFQ team for Summer 2027. You will work on high-performance distributed trading systems, designing and building Go components to enhance the RFQ platform and support end-to-end OTC workflows with institutional governance and Nasdaq surveillance.

The 12-week program runs June 1, 2027 to August 27, 2027, offering exposure to analytics, metrics, and regular demos while collaborating with a global, hybrid team from our NYC HQ.