Software Engineer Intern, Dealer

Talos provides institutional-grade trading technology for the global digital asset market. The company is seeking a Software Engineering Intern to join its Dealer team and contribute to high-performance trading systems, including designing and building components that enhance algorithmic capabilities and existing infrastructure. The role involves developing Go features for the Order Management System, adding analytics and metrics, and collaborating with the Trading team on project planning and delivery.

What you'll do:

• 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

What they're looking for:

• 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
• Local to NYC HQ

Benefits:

• A lunch credit of $25 USD towards lunches for days in-office
• Evening socials with the entire office and fellow interns
• Catered lunches on Tuesdays
• Snacks and drinks