OKX

Rust Developer, Exchange OS Trading Engine

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Hong Kong, Hong Kong or Singapore, SingaporeSenior

Responsibilities

  • Design and build unified account and matching systems for perpetuals, spot, and prediction markets.
  • Implement on-chain order matching, cross-margin validation, settlement, liquidation, ADL, ADL-avoidance, ADL waterfall, and ecosystem insurance fund mechanisms.
  • Build and optimize ExchangeOS staking and venue-creation infrastructure for institutions and Web3 protocols.
  • Drive performance engineering through parallel transaction execution, low-latency order pipelines, and engine- and chain-level throughput and latency optimization.
  • Monitor developments in high-performance blockchain and trading systems and apply relevant best practices.
  • Partner with product and business teams on technical designs and provide ongoing technical support.

Requirements

  • Strong proficiency in Rust and hands-on experience building high-performance, low-latency systems.
  • Experience with parallel or concurrent execution engines is a strong plus.
  • Deep understanding of exchange and matching-engine mechanics, including order books, margin systems, liquidation, ADL, settlement, and risk engines.
  • Familiarity with perpetual, spot, or prediction-market products is a strong plus.
  • Solid grounding in blockchain fundamentals, including consensus, P2P networking, and cryptography.
  • Experience reading the core code of major L1 or L2 systems such as Ethereum, Optimism, Arbitrum, Hyperliquid, or Solana is a plus.
  • Strong systems-performance skills, including profiling, memory and allocator tuning, and designing for sub-millisecond latency at scale.
  • Strong teamwork, communication, and logical reasoning skills, with an interest in trading systems and blockchain technology.

Benefits

  • Competitive total compensation package.
  • Learning and development programs and an education subsidy.
  • Team-building programs and company events.
  • Wellness and meal allowances.
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees and dependants.

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About OKX

5,001-10,000 employees

OKX builds a global cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 wallet used by retail and institutional traders for spot, derivatives, and DeFi access, with developer APIs. Its business model centers on trading and financing fees, plus wallet and on-chain services. Founded in 2017 and privately held, OKX publishes monthly proof-of-reserves and operates as part of the OKG group serving crypto markets worldwide.

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