Software Engineer, Backend Developer

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 business people. We have a hybrid-friendly work environment, with physical hubs in New York, London, Singapore, Sweden and Cyprus.

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 trading and settlement 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:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services that support crypto trading and settlement

• 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

• 3+ years of software engineering experience in Go, Java, C++, C#, or Python

• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent experience

• Experience working with complex backend systems

• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset

• Interest in financial technology—experience in crypto or traditional markets is a plus

• Local to NYC HQ

You will also enjoy a comprehensive array of competitive benefits, regardless of your location, within our warm, welcoming, and ambitious company culture. We provide paid lunches in the office, monthly fitness and evening socials to foster connections with colleagues, and other events to engage with the wider team.

Sounds compelling? We’d love to hear from you.
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Talos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Talos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process.

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