Software Engineer Intern, RFQ

The role

This intern will work on high-performance distributed trading systems for the RFQ team. You will design and build components to enhance algorithmic capabilities and add features to existing infrastructure.

What you will do

• Collaborate with the Trading team to define project scope, requirements, and milestones
• Prepare design documentation and participate in architectural discussions
• Build features in Go to enhance the RFQ system
• Add analytics and metrics to measure impact of changes
• Demonstrate project progress through regular demos

Required 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
• Detail-oriented, self driven, analytical, and enthusiastic about working on impactful projects
• Strong communication skills
• 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

Nice to have

• Knowledge of relational databases (e.g., Postgres)
• Past experience with trading systems

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
• Drinks

About the company

Talos provides institutional-grade trading technology for the global digital asset market. The company is a globally distributed team with hubs in New York, London, Singapore, and Cyprus.