Software Engineer, New York
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Requirements
- 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
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Institutional Fabric for the Digital Asset Market 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. Our mission at Talos is clear: to advance the mass adoption of digital assets by seamlessly connecting institutions to the digital asset ecosystem. We are committed to building the most innovative and trusted platform in the world, supporting the entire trading lifecycle. At Talos, you'll find an environment that champions kindness and respect, values diverse perspectives, and upholds inclusivity at every turn. We believe that every member of our team adds invaluable insights and abilities that drive Talos forward. In our pursuit of excellence, we foster a culture of trust and integrity, collaboration, and mutual growth. Together, we are ambitiously building something extraordinary. Your unique talents and insights will play a crucial role in our shared success. We are a tight-knit but decentralized team of highly-experienced engineers and businesspeople. We have a hybrid-friendly work environment, with physical hubs in New York, London, Singapore, Sweden and Cyprus. We're Hiring: 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: https://github.com/talostrading/sonic 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
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