Software Engineer Intern, RFQ
About The Position
Talos is seeking a Software Engineer Intern to join our RFQ team for the Summer 2027. This intern will work on a critical project related to our high-performance distributed 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. This is a 12-week internship running from June 1, 2027 to August 27, 2027 About RFQ: The RFQ platform provides a centralized, standardized quoting engine that routes requests across a curated network of liquidity providers and consolidates responses for side-by-side comparison. The system manages end-to-end OTC workflows with institutional governance, Nasdaq-integrated surveillance, and seamless settlement—enabling institutions to discover, compare, and execute on digital asset quotes with institutional controls and transparency. 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 2028 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) is a plus
- Past experience with trading systems is a plus
- 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
- Knowledge of relational databases (e.g Postgres)
- Past experience with trading systems
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 RFQ system, which is responsible for managing end-to-end OTC workflows with institutional governance, Nasdaq-integrated surveillance, and seamless settlement.
- 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
- Paid lunches in the office
- Monthly fitness and evening socials
- Other events to engage with the wider team
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
