Software Engineering Intern

Talos

Aug 2

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
London
Remote

Requirements

Class of 2026 pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
Proven hands-on experience in financial institutions or technology companies. Understanding of trading technology is a plus
Experience or exposure to cloud platforms such as GCP or AWS
Strong command of programming languages. You thrive during the full-code life-cycle. You enjoy creating solutions to problems and coding projects outside of school/work
Strong verbal and written communication. You can break down big ideas to their smallest parts, and take small parts to create big ideas. High level and detailed communication comes easily
An energetic, creative, and autonomous self-starter. You take a challenge straight on and consider yourself a doer
Interest in digital assets markets/trading is a plus

Responsibilities

Responsibilities and duties will vary depending on what function you join. Some examples of what you might work on:
Assist in the development and maintenance of user-facing features for our web applications.
Collaborate with designers to translate UI/UX wireframes into high-quality code.
Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
Learn and apply best practices in front-end development.
Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of server-side logic.
Work on database schemas, data storage solutions, and application APIs.
Ensure the performance, reliability, and scalability of backend systems.
Assist in the integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end engineers.
Contribute to the design and construction of platform infrastructure for processing and analyzing large volumes of market data and client transactions.
Design, implement, and maintain robust data pipelines using information from the Talos platform and external market data sources.
Utilize database systems, gain an understanding of analytics and application databases.
Explore cutting-edge technology developments for handling and processing big data.
Assist in automation to help the team deal with client issues in a timely and efficient manner.
Collaborate with engineering teams to identify and address client needs.
Learn and apply best practices in client support and relationship management.
Ensure the stability of the existing infrastructure while working on the next generation of infrastructure as a service.
Collaborate with expert engineers to learn and implement standard processes, automation, and continuous improvement.
Design automation solutions for ticketing systems to streamline incident response.
Develop reporting mechanisms to provide insights into system health and incident trends.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Software Engineering Internship?

The internship is a 12-week program that will run from June to August 2025.

Who is eligible to apply for this internship?

This internship is open to current university students graduating in Fall 2025 or Spring 2026.

Where are the internship locations?

Internship locations include New York City, London, Singapore, and Nicosia.

Is work authorization required for the internship locations?

Yes, work authorization in the internship location is required.

Are there any sponsorships available for this internship?

Sponsorship for internships is not available at this time.

What engineering functions will interns be able to work in?

Interns can work in various engineering functions such as Backend, Frontend, Data, TechOps, and Client Services.

What qualifications are required for the Software Engineering Intern?

Candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and must be part of the Class of 2026.

Is prior experience in financial institutions or technology companies necessary?

Proven hands-on experience in financial institutions or technology companies is preferred, especially understanding trading technology.

Do interns need to have experience with cloud platforms?

Yes, experience or exposure to cloud platforms such as GCP or AWS is required.

What soft skills are expected from the interns?

Strong verbal and written communication skills are needed, along with being energetic, creative, and an autonomous self-starter.

Talos

Empowering institutions to trade digital assets

Finance

Industry

51-200

Employees

2018

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Empowering institutions to trade digital assets Talos provides institutional-grade technology that supports the full digital asset trading lifecycle, including liquidity sourcing, price discovery, trading, settlement, lending, borrowing and portfolio management. Engineered by a team with unmatched experience building institutional trading systems, the Talos platform connects institutions to key participants in today’s digital asset ecosystem – exchanges, OTC desks, prime brokers, lenders, custodians and more – through a single point of entry. By streamlining the entire trading process, Talos helps clients mitigate intermediary risk and facilitate best execution. Founded in 2018, the Talos platform today supports crypto spot, derivatives and FX markets.