Software Engineer Intern, RFQ

As a Software Engineer Intern at Talos, you will join the RFQ team for a 12-week summer internship running from June 1, 2027 to August 27, 2027. You will work on critical projects within our high-performance distributed trading systems, contributing to tools that support trading decision-making and performance evaluation. This role involves designing and building components that enhance our algorithmic capabilities while adding new features to our RFQ platform, which provides a centralized, standardized quoting engine that routes requests across a curated network of liquidity providers.

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 RFQ system, managing end-to-end OTC workflows with institutional governance, Nasdaq-integrated surveillance, and seamless settlement
• Add analytics and metrics to measure the impact of your changes while incorporating feedback and iterating based on team input
• Demonstrate project progress through regular demos

What you bring

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or related field, graduating in 2028
• Proficiency in at least one compiled language such as Go, C++, or Java
• At least one previous internship involving backend systems work in a production environment, preferably in a user-facing context
• 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 part of a collaborative team environment
• Local to the NYC headquarters

Nice to have

• Knowledge of relational databases such as Postgres
• Past experience with trading systems

What we offer

• Paid lunches in the office
• Monthly fitness and evening socials to foster connections with colleagues
• Other engagement events with the wider team

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. The company operates as a globally distributed team with hubs in New York, London, Singapore, and Cyprus, building a hybrid-friendly environment committed to fostering trust, integrity, collaboration, and mutual growth.