Software Engineer, London

Location

London

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

Hybrid

Department

Engineering

We’re Hiring: Software Engineer

Talos operates at the intersection of crypto and capital markets, building high-performance systems to support the rapidly evolving digital asset space. As a Software Engineer at Talos, you’ll collaborate with our team to develop the backend trading and settlement platform that powers institutional crypto trading.

You’ll have the opportunity to work on key areas such as order routing, market data connectivity, position management, and risk systems. We’re looking for engineers eager to take ownership of their work and contribute to the entire development lifecycle—from design and implementation to testing and deployment.

At Talos, we value engineers who enjoy solving complex problems, working in a fast-paced environment, and learning from experienced teammates. Prior experience in finance or crypto is a plus but not required—we’re more interested in your ability to write great code, think critically, and work collaboratively.

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

Responsibilities and Duties

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services that support crypto trading and settlement
• Optimize system performance, scalability, and security
• Collaborate with product and client teams to build solutions that support the full trade lifecycle
• Contribute to a culture of innovation, transparency, and continuous learning

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software engineering experience in Go, Java, C++, C#, or Python
• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience working with complex backend systems
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
• Interest in financial technology—experience in crypto or traditional markets is a plus
• Local to London HQ

Benefits

You will also enjoy a comprehensive array of competitive benefits, regardless of your location, within our warm, welcoming, and ambitious company culture. We provide paid lunches in the office, monthly fitness and evening socials to foster connections with colleagues, and other events to engage with the wider team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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