Software Engineer
Talos helps institutions trade digital assets by providing unified access to exchanges, OTC desks, and prime brokers through advanced execution technology.
About Talos
Talos helps financial institutions access digital asset markets through integrated trading and portfolio management technology. With it, users can execute trades across multiple venues, access algorithmic trading tools, and manage portfolios with real-time risk monitoring. Talos streamlines institutional digital asset operations through a single platform. The company acquired Coin Metrics in 2025.
Skills
About the Role
You will design, develop, and maintain backend services for institutional crypto trading, optimize system performance, scalability, and security, and collaborate with product and client teams to build solutions that support the full trade lifecycle. You will take ownership of your work and contribute to the entire development lifecycle, from design and implementation to testing and deployment, while solving complex problems in a fast-paced environment.
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
- Experience working with large and complex backend systems
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
- Local to NYC HQ
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Retirement plan contributions
- Unlimited vacation with a PTO bonus for qualifying time off
- 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
- One-time at-home office set-up stipend
- Monthly wellness credit
- In-office lunch credit
- Annual donation matching
- In-office perks including catered lunches, snacks, and drinks
