Senior/Staff Engineer - Exchange Middle Platform

As a Senior/Staff Engineer on the Exchange Middle Platform team at OKX, you design and optimize the core modules of a leading crypto exchange, including the matching engine, real-time market data streaming, and market data analysis. This backbone system powers industry-leading trading products used by millions. You'll work on innovative solutions across spot, futures, perpetual swaps, and options, leveraging AI technologies to enhance efficiency and performance.

What you'll do

• Design and implement innovative solutions for the full range of trading products including spot, futures, perpetual swaps, and options
• Build out a real-time market data gateway
• Optimize performance across the overall trading architecture, targeting low latency, high availability, and scalability

What you bring

• Expertise in Java or C++, with a solid understanding of object-oriented programming, concurrency, and system-level programming
• Proven ability to develop and optimize low-latency, high-throughput, and high-availability systems
• Expertise in performance tuning, memory management, and concurrency optimization
• Proficiency in diagnosing and resolving complex system issues using tools such as profilers, debuggers, and log analyzers
• Ability to perform low-level debugging, including assembly language debugging when needed
• A solid STEM education background
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, system design, and network protocols

Nice to have

• Experience in large internet companies, with a background developing and maintaining high-availability, high-performance systems and hands-on experience supporting large-scale peak traffic scenarios
• Familiarity with low-latency systems, real-time applications, or high-frequency trading platforms
• Knowledge of message-oriented middleware or asynchronous programming paradigms
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools, such as CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), or cloud platforms
• Bilingualism in Mandarin and English, as the team works with stakeholders across different regions
• Experience with AI technologies to improve efficiency

What we offer

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

About OKX

OKX is a leading crypto exchange and developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized applications. The company is trusted by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets and is backed by Proof of Reserves. OKX is part of OKG, a group bringing the value of blockchain to users worldwide through products including OKX, OKX Wallet, and OKLink.

Note: OKX prioritises applicants who have a current right to work in Singapore and do not require visa sponsorship.