Software Engineer, Tokenization

The role

This role focuses on backend systems integration and enterprise-grade platform development. You will build and maintain high-performance backend services for tokenized asset workflows and institutional trading infrastructure.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services supporting tokenization and related trading workflows.
• Build and optimize high-performance, scalable, and secure distributed systems.
• Design and implement REST, gRPC, and WebSocket APIs for internal and external integrations.
• Lead integration efforts with third-party platforms, custodians, and trading venues.
• Contribute to system architecture decisions to support enterprise-grade reliability and scalability.
• Participate in the full development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, deployment, and production monitoring.

Required qualifications

• 3+ years of backend engineering experience in Go, Java, or C++.
• Strong expertise building and operating large-scale backend systems.
• Experience developing enterprise-grade software with strict correctness and reliability requirements.
• Proven experience designing and integrating REST, gRPC, or WebSocket APIs.
• Strong understanding of performance optimization, concurrency, and distributed system design.

Nice to have

• Experience with institutional crypto trading systems or digital asset infrastructure.
• Background in trading, risk, or investment management software.
• Exposure to multiple asset classes or multi-strategy trading environments.
• Experience integrating with third-party financial systems or custodial platforms.

Benefits

• 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
• A lunch credit of $25 USD towards lunches for days in-office
• Donation matching up to $100 USD annually
• Catered lunches on Tuesdays, snacks, and drinks

About the company

Founded in 2018, 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.