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# Software Engineer, Tokenization at Talos

- **Company:** Talos
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Compensation:** $140k–$200k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Posted:** 2026-03-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Talos-Trading/3ec93f41-3231-4170-bb25-aa33a0f406b0/application

**Skills:** Backend Engineering, Go, Java, C++, REST APIs, gRPC, WebSocket, Distributed Systems, System Architecture, Institutional Crypto Trading Systems, Digital Asset Infrastructure, Trading Software, Risk Management Software, Investment Management Software, Third-party Financial Systems Integration

> Build and maintain high-performance backend services for tokenization and institutional trading workflows. Design robust APIs, integrate internal systems with external counterparties, and ensure scalability and security across distributed financial environments.

## Job description

## TALOS: INSTITUTIONAL FABRIC FOR DIGITAL ASSET MARKETS

Founded in 2018, Talos provides institutional-grade trading technology for the global digital asset market, powering many of the major players in the crypto ecosystem. Our mission is clear: to advance the mass adoption of digital assets by seamlessly connecting institutions to the digital asset ecosystem. We are committed to building the most innovative and trusted platform in the world, supporting the entire trading lifecycle.

At Talos, you’ll find an environment that champions kindness and respect, values diverse perspectives, and upholds inclusivity at every turn. We believe every member of our team brings invaluable insights and abilities that drive Talos forward. In our pursuit of excellence, we foster a culture of trust, integrity, collaboration, and mutual growth.

We are a tight-knit yet globally distributed team of highly experienced engineers and business leaders, with hubs in New York, London, Singapore, and Cyprus. You’ll be part of a hybrid-friendly environment where your unique talents and insights will play a crucial role in building something extraordinary.

## SOFTWARE ENGINEER – TOKENIZATION

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.

## 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.

## QUALIFICATIONS

- 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.

## PREFERRED

- 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.

Check out these videos and links to learn more about Talos and our culture!

- Spotlight Article: Talos Snapshot by DRW https://www.drw.com/vc/updates/drw-vc-portfolio-company-spotlight-anton-katz-talos/
- Podcast: 2023 episode with co-founders Anton & Ethan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gDUxXkBMr8&t=62s/
- Website: Explore Talos: Products, Investors, Team & More https://www.talos.com/
- Case Studies: Real world examples of client solutions https://www.talos.com/insights?insight-category=Case+Studies
- Awards: Talos Wins Hedgeweek Global Digital Assets Award 2024 https://www.talos.com/insights/talos-wins-best-trading-platform-at-hedgeweek-global-digital-assets-awards-2024/
- Culture: Award-winning, Forbes-listed, low-attrition team https://www.talos.com/insights/forbes-names-talos-one-of-americas-best-startup-employers-for-the-second-year-in-a-row/

Andreessen Horowitz re: Talos: "The company best suited to drive institutional adoption is one that understands traditional capital markets deeply and is forward-thinking enough to fully grasp the promise of crypto. Talos is that company."

## BENEFITS

You will also enjoy a comprehensive array of competitive benefits, regardless of your location, within our warm, welcoming, and ambitious company culture. Some of our benefits include:

- Retirement plan contributions
- Unlimited Vacation + a PTO bonus: Employees that take 15 days of vacation, with 5 days being consecutive, receive a $2000 USD bonus.
- Bonus and stock ownership
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid parental leave for 20 weeks, after 1 year of service
- Global offsites and team outings
- A one-time stipend towards at-home office set-up for all employees
- A wellness credit of $50 accrued monthly, to go towards things like gym memberships, ski-passes, and work out classes.
- A lunch credit of $25 USD towards lunches for days in-office
- Donation matching up to $100 USD annually
- Other in-office perks: Catered lunches on Tuesdays, snacks, and drinks

Check out other open positions https://talos.com/company/#join-the-team listed on our website!

Talos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  Talos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process.  If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at careers@talos.com.

To protect the interests of all parties, Talos Trading, LLC and its affiliates (“Talos”) strongly discourage submission of unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate.

Talos will NOT pay fees, commissions or compensation of any kind (“Fees”) for any placement or hire resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Talos will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees and Talos reserves the right to contact, interview, and hire the candidate directly.

Agencies, search firms, recruitment firms and similar organizations (“Agencies”) must obtain advance written approval from Talos’s internal recruiting team to submit resumes, AND must sign a valid fully executed placement agreement with Talos in order to be eligible to receive any Fees from Talos. Talos will not pay a Fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place.  By submitting a resume without a signed agreement, you acknowledge and accept these terms.

© Talos Trading, careers@talos.com

By submitting your application and pursuing job candidacy, you consent to the processing of your personal information in connection with our Applicant & Employee Privacy Notice https://www.talos.com/legals/employee-privacy-policy.

## About Talos

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Talos provides an institutional-grade digital asset trading platform that covers the full trade lifecycle—from price discovery and execution to settlement—for asset managers, hedge funds, neobanks, and other financial institutions.
- **Entity Type**: Private (funding rounds not disclosed in available sources)
- **Headquarters**: New York, USA (with offices in London, Singapore, and Cyprus)
- **Founded**: Not publicly available
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Digital asset trading infrastructure / Financial technology
- Target customers: Institutional investors (B2B) including asset managers, ETF issuers, RIAs, systematic hedge funds, neobanks, and prime brokers
- Mission: “Reshaping an industry needs a team at their best” – the company is built to bring the best institutional-grade technology to digital asset trading, combining traditional finance best practices with crypto-native design.

## Products & Services
- **Trading Platform**: A low-latency, high-throughput platform supporting multi-dealer RFQ, execution algorithms, smart order routing, and connectivity via FIX, REST, or WebSocket. Handles spot, perpetuals, futures, and options across ~60 venues.
- **Portfolio & Risk Management**: Real-time, unified view of multi-asset portfolios across all trading instruments, with P&L tracking, risk analytics, and robust permissioning.
- **Post-Trade Analytics**: Advanced TCA, custom trade analytics, and real-time & historical market data aggregated for 8,630 symbols.
- **White Label Solution**: Allows institutions to offer crypto trading to their own customers via Talos APIs or a custom-branded GUI, connecting them to multiple liquidity providers.
- **Treasury & Settlement**: Single-point solution to manage credit risk, working capital, and settlement, integrating with existing OMSs/PMSs.
- **Portfolio Construction**: Systematic investment applications that enable asset managers and ETF issuers to build and manage customized portfolios at scale.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Over $850 billion in volume has been processed through the Talos platform since inception (as of end Q1 2026) [talos.com](https://www.talos.com/).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not explicitly listed in provided sources; the platform integrates with ~110 providers including prime brokers, exchanges, OTC desks, and lenders. Clients include well-known global financial institutions.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Named one of Forbes’ America’s Best Startup Employers in both 2023 and 2024 [talos.com](https://www.talos.com/working/life-at-talos).
  - Won “Pricing and Analytics – Digital Assets” at the Risk.net Markets Technology Awards 2026 [talos.com](https://www.talos.com/).
  - Serves clients in 38 countries.
  - SOC 2 Type 2 compliant (per third-party audit).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Institutional DNA**: Built by experts from the highest performing trading systems, designed specifically for the unique challenges of digital assets rather than retrofitting legacy infrastructure.
- **End-to-End Coverage**: Single platform covering the entire trade lifecycle—from portfolio construction to settlement—reducing complexity for clients.
- **Deep Connectivity**: Access to ~60 venues and 110 providers, with 8,630 symbol coverage, making it a central hub for digital asset trading.
- **Trust & Reliability**: Isolated and encrypted client environments, 24/7 white-glove support with direct communication lines, DR/failover capabilities, and SOC 2 compliance.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue expanding the Talos Network to onboard more liquidity providers and venues.
- Strengthen white-label offerings to enable new entrants (e.g., neobanks, fintechs) to offer crypto trading.
- Maintain a product-led approach, with engineers involved in market research and full development-to-release lifecycle to keep pace with the dynamic digital assets market.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as a supportive, go-the-extra-mile environment where employees work “at the intersection of creativity & analysis.” Engineers are deeply involved in product decisions and market research.
- **Policy**: Remote and flexible working; global offsites and team outings for collaboration and socializing. Offices in New York, London, Singapore, and Cyprus.
- **Benefits**: Competitive salary, pension, bonus, and stock ownership plan; comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending); unlimited vacation policy; paid parental leave; wellness incentives.
- **Recognition**: Twice named a Forbes Best Startup Employer in America, signaling strong internal reputation.

## Sources
1. [talos.com](https://www.talos.com/) – Company overview, products, platform stats
2. [talos.com](https://www.talos.com/working/life-at-talos) – Culture, benefits, Forbes award
3. [jobs.ashbyhq.com](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Talos-Trading) – Careers page (open roles)
4. [talos.com](https://www.talos.com/working/open-roles) – Open roles and application process
5. [talos.com](https://talos.com/join-talos/) – Join Talos page (locations, mission)

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