Software Engineer, Tokenization

Talos • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Talos is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Tokenization team, focused on backend systems integration and enterprise-grade platform development. This role centers on building and maintaining high-performance backend services that power tokenized asset workflows and institutional trading infrastructure. You will work on integrating internal systems with external counterparties, designing robust APIs, and ensuring performance, scalability, and security across distributed services.

This is a backend engineering role requiring strong systems thinking, production ownership, and experience operating in complex financial environments.

Requirements

• 3+ years of backend engineering experience in Go (preferred), Java, or C++.
• Strong expertise building and operating large-scale backend systems.
• Experience developing enterprise-grade software with strict correctness and reliability requirements.
• Proven experience designing and integrating REST, gRPC, or WebSocket APIs.
• Strong understanding of performance optimization, concurrency, and distributed system design.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with institutional crypto trading systems or digital asset infrastructure.
• Background in trading, risk, or investment management software.
• Exposure to multiple asset classes or multi-strategy trading environments.
• Experience integrating with third-party financial systems or custodial platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services supporting tokenization and related trading workflows.
• Build and optimize high-performance, scalable, and secure distributed systems.
• Design and implement REST, gRPC, and WebSocket APIs for internal and external integrations.
• Lead integration efforts with third-party platforms, custodians, and trading venues.
• Contribute to system architecture decisions to support enterprise-grade reliability and scalability.
• Participate in the full development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, deployment, and production monitoring.

Benefits

• You will also enjoy a comprehensive array of competitive benefits, regardless of your location, within our warm, welcoming, and ambitious company culture.
• Our offerings include a monthly wellness credit for personal use, such as gym memberships, massages, or even a ski pass for your next holiday.
• Additionally, we provide paid lunches in the office, monthly fitness and evening socials to foster connections with colleagues, and annual offsite events to engage with the wider team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed