Senior/Staff Engineer - Java

OKX will be prioritising applicants who have a current right to work in Singapore, and do not require OKX's sponsorship of a visa

Who We Are

At OKX, we believe the future will be reshaped by technology. Founded in 2017, we are revolutionising world systems through our cutting-edge digital asset exchange, Web3 portal and blockchain ecosystems. We reshape the financial ecosystem by offering some of the most diverse and sophisticated products, solutions, and trading tools on the market. Trusted by more than 50 million users in over 180 countries globally, OKX empowers every individual to explore the world of Web3. With our extensive range of products and services, and unwavering commitment to innovation, OKX envisions a world of financial access backed by blockchain and the power of decentralized finance.

We are innovative in the way we think, work, and in the products we create. We are also socially responsible by actively participating and encouraging employees to take part in various public welfare activities. With more than 3,000 employees around the world, we believe embracing diversity and inclusion will spark the creation of long-term value for the industry. Come Build the Future with Us now!

About the Team

The Middle Platform team develops the core modules of the exchange, including the matching engine, real-time market data streaming, and market data analysis. It is the backbone of our industry-leading trading product, used by millions of users.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design and implement innovative solutions for our full range of trading products including spot, future, perpetual swap and options.
• Build out real-time market data gateway.
• Performance optimization for overall trading architecture aiming for low latency, high availability and scalability.

What We Look For In You

• Solid STEM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics) education background
• Strong logical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Fluent with high-performance Java, async programming patterns, and network programming
• Familiar with distributed systems and micro service architecture
• Experience in practicing automated testing and continuous integration
• Willing to learn all aspects of trading products in financial and crypto markets, including spot, future, swap, options, and structured products
• Bilingual is highly preferred (Mandarin and English) as the team will be working with stakeholders in different regions

Nice to Haves

• Knowledge and experience with financial services protocols including FIX, SBE, ProtoBuf or similar
• Experience utilizing low latency messaging frameworks like Aeron, Chronicle Queue.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
• Various team building programs and company events
• Wellness and meal allowances
• Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants
• More that we love to tell you along the process!