Software Engineer, New York

Software Engineer

Talos operates at the intersection of crypto and capital markets, building high-performance systems to support the rapidly evolving digital asset space. As a Software Engineer at Talos, you'll collaborate with our team to develop the backend platform that powers institutional crypto trading.

You'll have the opportunity to work on key areas such as order routing, market data connectivity, position management, and risk systems. We're looking for engineers eager to take ownership of their work and contribute to the entire development lifecycle, from design and implementation to testing and deployment.

At Talos, we value engineers who enjoy solving complex problems, working in a fast-paced environment, and learning from experienced teammates. Prior experience in finance or crypto is a plus but not required, we're more interested in your ability to write great code, think critically, and work collaboratively.

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 and Duties

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services for institutional crypto trading
• Optimize system performance, scalability, and security
• Collaborate with product and client teams to build solutions that support the full trade lifecycle
• Contribute to a culture of innovation, transparency, and continuous learning

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software engineering experience in Java preferred; alternatively, Go or C++
• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science
• Experience developing enterprise-grade trading, risk or investment software strongly preferred, or a strong demonstrated interest through project work
• Expertise working with large and complex backend systems
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
• Local to NYC HQ

Benefits

You will also enjoy a comprehensive array of competitive benefits, regardless of your location, within our warm, welcoming, and ambitious company culture. Some of our benefits include:

• Retirement plan contributions
• Unlimited Vacation + a PTO bonus: Employees that take 15 days of vacation, with 5 days being consecutive, receive a $2000 USD bonus.
• Bonus and stock ownership
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave for 20 weeks, after 1 year of service
• Global offsites and team outings
• A one-time stipend towards at-home office set-up for all employees
• A wellness credit of $50 accrued monthly, to go towards things like gym memberships, ski-passes, and work out classes.
• A lunch credit of $25 USD towards lunches for days in-office
• Donation matching up to $100 USD annually
• Other in-office perks: Catered lunches on Tuesdays, snacks, and drinks

Sounds compelling? We'd love to hear from you.