Software Engineer Intern, Trading
Role Overview
Talos is seeking a Software Engineering Intern for its Trading team during Summer 2027.
The intern will work on high-performance trading systems and tools supporting trading decision-making and performance evaluation.
The role involves building components that enhance algorithmic capabilities and adding features to existing infrastructure.
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About Talos
Talos provides institutional-grade trading technology for the global digital asset market.
The company connects institutions to the digital asset ecosystem and supports the full trading lifecycle.
Talos has engineering and business hubs in New York, London, Singapore, and Cyprus.
Role overview
Talos is seeking a Software Engineering Intern for its Trading team during Summer 2027.
The intern will work on high-performance trading systems and tools supporting trading decision-making and performance evaluation.
The role involves building components that enhance algorithmic capabilities and adding features to existing infrastructure.
Workplace
- Talos describes its environment as hybrid-friendly.
- The role is associated with Talos's London hub and its globally distributed engineering organization.
Responsibilities
- Define project scope, requirements, and milestones with the Trading team.
- Prepare design documentation and participate in architecture discussions.
- Build Go features for the Order Management System, which supports order-related trading decisions and best execution.
- Add analytics and metrics to measure the impact of changes.
- Incorporate feedback and iterate on features.
- Demonstrate project progress through regular demos.
Qualifications
- Be in the class of 2028 and pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Be proficient in at least one compiled language, such as Go, C++, or Java.
- Have at least one previous internship involving backend systems in a production environment.
- Have knowledge of relational databases such as PostgreSQL.
- Past trading systems experience is a plus.
- Be detail-oriented, self-driven, analytical, and enthusiastic about impactful projects.
- Have strong communication skills and be able to explain technical concepts clearly.
- Be able to work autonomously and collaboratively.
- Be energetic, creative, and able to manage tasks autonomously.
Benefits
- Benefits include a lunch credit for days worked in the office.
- Interns can participate in evening socials and receive in-office lunches, snacks, and drinks.
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