Software Engineer Intern, Trading
A summer 2027 engineering internship on Talos's Trading team in London, building Go features for the Order Management System that drives trading decisions, plus analytics to measure impact. Ideal for a CS student (class of 2028) with backend internship experience and an interest in high-performance crypto trading systems.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- London
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Intern
- Employment
- Internship
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 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 working on backend systems in a production environment, preferably user-facing
- Knowledge of relational databases (e.g., Postgres)
- Detail-oriented, self-driven, analytical, enthusiastic about impactful projects
- Strong communication skills, able to convey technical concepts clearly
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a collaborative team
Nice to have
- Past experience with trading systems
Full 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:
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