Senior Staff Software Engineer, Trading Service (Retail Trading)

As a Senior Staff Software Engineer on the Retail Trading Service team at OKX, you will design and build backend systems that deliver comprehensive and timely market information to millions of retail users. You'll work alongside a high-performing team to create easy-to-use applications with distinguishable precision, speed, and insights, while contributing to the evolution of architectural foundations that keep our solutions reliable, scalable, and adaptable.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality backend systems for market analysis
• Collaborate closely with product managers, frontend engineers, and infrastructure teams to deliver scalable and efficient solutions
• Continuously improve system reliability, scalability, and maintainability through thoughtful design and engineering best practices
• Actively participate in code reviews, architecture design discussions, and technical planning sessions
• Contribute to team culture by sharing knowledge, writing documentation, and mentoring other engineers

What you bring

• 10+ years of backend development experience in internet-scale environments, with strong system design and engineering capabilities
• Proficiency in Java with solid computer science fundamentals and a commitment to clean, maintainable code with strong attention to readability, scalability, and maintainability
• Experience designing and leading the development of complex, consumer-facing systems
• Background in building internet-scale growth or operations platforms such as content operations, user engagement, or growth automation systems
• Familiarity with mainstream middleware and infrastructure components such as MySQL, Kafka, Elasticsearch, and Redis
• Experience in microservices architecture design and knowledge of service governance frameworks such as Nacos, Sentinel, Gateway, and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong understanding of multithreading, network models, and JVM memory architecture

Nice to have

• Product-minded, with the ability to assess value and prioritize from a user's perspective
• Highly self-motivated, curious, and growth-oriented
• Strong alignment with company values and a willingness to lead by example
• A genuine interest in the cryptocurrency industry and belief in its long-term potential

What we offer

• Competitive total compensation package
• L&D programs and education subsidy for your growth and development
• Various team building programs and company events
• Wellness and meal allowances
• Comprehensive healthcare schemes for you and your dependants

Note: OKX will prioritise applicants who have a current right to work in Singapore and do not require OKX's sponsorship of a visa.

About OKX

OKX is a leading crypto exchange and developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized applications. OKX is backed by Proof of Reserves and trusted by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. Part of OKG, OKX operates globally around core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done.