Software Engineer, Tokenization

Talos; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly wellness credit

Paid lunches

Monthly fitness and evening socials

Annual off‑site events

Job summary

A leading technology firm in New York is looking for a Software Engineer specialized in backend systems to support tokenization and trading infrastructure. This role focuses on designing high-performance services, implementing secure API integrations, and contributing to system architecture to ensure reliability. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in backend engineering with proficiency in Go, Java, or C++. The company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of backend engineering experience with strong systems thinking.
• Proven experience in building enterprise-grade software.
• Strong understanding of performance optimization, concurrency, and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services supporting tokenization.
• Build and optimize high-performance, scalable, and secure distributed systems.
• Lead integration efforts with third-party platforms and custodians.
• Contribute to system architecture decisions.

Skills

Backend engineering experience in Go, Java, or C++

Experience developing large-scale backend systems

Designing and integrating REST, gRPC, or WebSocket APIs

Understanding of performance optimization and distributed system design

Job description

About Talos

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 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, we champion kindness, respect, diverse perspectives, and inclusivity. We foster a culture of trust, integrity, collaboration, and mutual growth.

Software Engineer – Tokenization

Talos is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Tokenization team, focused on backend systems integration and enterprise‑grade platform development. This role centers on building and maintaining high‑performance backend services that power tokenized asset workflows and institutional trading infrastructure. You will work on integrating internal systems with external counterparties, designing robust APIs, and ensuring performance, scalability, and security across distributed services. This is a backend engineering role requiring strong systems thinking, production ownership, and experience operating in complex financial environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services supporting tokenization and related trading workflows.
• Build and optimize high‑performance, scalable, and secure distributed systems.
• Design and implement REST, gRPC, and WebSocket APIs for internal and external integrations.
• Lead integration efforts with third‑party platforms, custodians, and trading venues.
• Contribute to system architecture decisions to support enterprise‑grade reliability and scalability.
• Participate in the full development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, deployment, and production monitoring.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of backend engineering experience in Go (preferred), Java, or C++.
• Strong expertise building and operating large‑scale backend systems.
• Experience developing enterprise‑grade software with strict correctness and reliability requirements.
• Proven experience designing and integrating REST, gRPC, or WebSocket APIs.
• Strong understanding of performance optimization, concurrency, and distributed system design.

Preferred

• Experience with institutional crypto trading systems or digital asset infrastructure.
• Background in trading, risk, or investment management software.
• Exposure to multiple asset classes or multi‑strategy trading environments.
• Experience integrating with third‑party financial systems or custodial platforms.

Resources

• 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

Benefits

Talos offers a comprehensive array of competitive benefits, regardless of location. Monthly wellness credit, paid lunches, monthly fitness and evening socials, and annual off‑site events foster connection and well‑being.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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].

Compensation Range: $140K – $200K