Software Engineer Intern, Backend, Dealer

Talos • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Talos is seeking a Backend Software Engineering Intern to join our Dealer team for the Summer 2026. This intern will work on a critical project related to our high-performance trading systems, contributing to tools that support trading decision-making and performance evaluation. Success in this role will involve designing and building components that enhance our algorithmic capabilities while adding new features to existing infrastructure. 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

Requirements

• Class of 2027 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, preferably in a user-facing context
• Knowledge of relational databases (e.g Postgres)
• Detail-oriented, self driven, analytical, and enthusiastic about working on impactful projects
• Strong communication skills, with an ability to convey technical concepts clearly
• 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 Haves

• Past experience with trading systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Trading team to define project scope, requirements, and milestones
• Prepare design documentation and actively participate in architectural discussions with team members
• Build features in Go to enhance Talos's Order Management System (OMS), which is responsible for making all trading related decisions for orders submitted into Talos to ensure best execution
• Add analytics and metrics to measure impact of your changes while incorporating feedback and iterating based on team input
• Demonstrate project progress through regular demos

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees