Software Engineer Intern, Dealer

Talos is seeking a Software Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to work on high-performance trading systems, focusing on tools for trading decision-making and performance evaluation. This role involves designing and building components to enhance algorithmic capabilities and add features to existing infrastructure.

Internship Dates: June 1, 2027 – August 27, 2027 (12 weeks)

About Dealer

The Dealer platform provides trading, liquidity management, risk controls, and post-trade infrastructure for broker-dealers servicing institutional clients across multiple venues. Key functions include order routing, market data aggregation, credit and risk management, position management, and settlement workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Trading team to define project scope, requirements, and milestones.
• Prepare design documentation and participate in architectural discussions.
• Build features in Go to enhance Talos's Order Management System (OMS), ensuring best execution.
• Add analytics and metrics to measure the impact of changes, incorporating feedback.
• Demonstrate project progress through regular demos.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Class of 2028 pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Proficiency in at least one compiled language (e.g., Go, C++, Java).
• At least one previous internship involving backend systems in a production environment, preferably user-facing.
• Knowledge of relational databases (e.g., Postgres).
• Past experience with trading systems is a plus.
• Detail-oriented, self-driven, analytical, and enthusiastic.
• Strong communication skills for conveying technical concepts.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
• Energetic, creative, and a self-starter.
• Local to NYC HQ.