Responsibilities
- Own the long-term architecture and technical strategy for core trading platform components.
- Lead ambiguous, technically challenging projects spanning multiple engineering teams.
- Identify and eliminate performance bottlenecks in ultra-low-latency, high-throughput trading systems using Java and C++.
- Provide technical direction, code reviews, mentorship, and subject-matter expertise in trading systems and Java performance.
- Design resilient and fault-tolerant systems and improve monitoring, alerting, incident response, and post-mortem practices.
- Translate strategic business needs into scalable technical solutions and influence product roadmaps.
- Set and enforce high standards for software design, coding, testing, and deployment across teams.
- Research emerging technologies such as new concurrency models and hardware acceleration.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or a strong STEM education background.
- 10+ years of professional experience designing, building, and operating high-performance, ultra-low-latency distributed systems in Java.
- Expert-level modern C++ proficiency, including memory management, lock-free concurrency, template metaprogramming, and compiler-level performance tuning.
- Expert-level Java proficiency for performance-critical applications, including JVM internals, garbage collection tuning, and advanced concurrency patterns.
- Experience serving as a technical leader or architect for major system components and deep expertise in message-oriented middleware.
- Strong understanding of network protocols, Linux and OS-level optimization, hardware considerations, and SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Strong record of driving DevOps practices, CI/CD, and monitoring.
- Preferred experience with matching engines, market data processing, algorithmic trading strategies, FIX Protocol, hardware-level optimization, FPGA or ASIC acceleration, specialized networking, open-source projects, publications, or industry conferences.
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package.
- Learning and development programs and an education subsidy.
- Team-building programs and company events.
- Wellness and meal allowances.
- Healthcare coverage for employees and dependants.
- On-site role in Singapore; applicants with an existing right to work in Singapore and no visa sponsorship requirement are prioritized.
About OKX
At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by Crypto, ultimately contributing to every individual's freedom. OKX began as a crypto exchange giving millions of people access to crypto trading and over time becoming among the largest platforms in the world. In recent years, we have developed one of the most connected Web3 wallets used by millions to access decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets on a reliable platform that seamlessly connects with global banking and payments. In the last year, OKX has expanded into new markets including Australia, Brazil, Netherlands, Singapore and Turkey, with plans to launch in the US, Belgium and the UAE. We are deeply committed to shaping a fairer, more transparent and accessible society through blockchain technology. This is why we publish proof of reserves monthly, and continue to ship new innovative security features. We believe in good sportmanship and the pursuit to be better. You may see our OKX logo neatly fitted on the McLaren F1 cars, Manchester City FC team shirts, or at the Tribeca Film Festival celebrating artists and creators. Wherever you may find us, you will notice our pursuit of making our world more efficient, transparent, and connected. To learn more about OKX, download our app or visit: www.okx.com UK users follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/okxuk/ Learn more about working at OKG, the business group developing OKX, our Digital Assets Exchange, our Web3 portal and blockchain ecosystems: bit.ly/WorkingatOKG