Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Data Applications (Trading Services)

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

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.

About The Team

The Trading services team provides core order and position management system for the exchange. It is the backbone of our industry-leading trading product used by millions of users.

Within this, the Trading Data sub-team takes ownership of trading and market data analytics. We constantly strive to push the limits of data-driven decision-making, empowering our global users with smarter insights. Our mission is to refine accuracy, reduce latency, and enhance the decision-making scope for our users, ensuring they stay ahead in an ever-evolving market.

About The Role

As a Senior/Staff Engineer, you will work with an exceptional team to lead mission-critical, data-intensive projects that directly impact millions of users on their crypto investment journeys. You'll leverage your expertise to design and build data applications that provide distinguishable precision, speed, and insights. Additionally, you will play a key role in driving innovation for our data foundations, ensuring we deliver highly reliable and scalable solutions that meet the needs of a rapidly evolving market.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of high-performance, real-time, data-intensive applications for the trading domain.
• Drive future-proof innovative data solutions to solve problems at scale.
• Lead projects with an Agile mindset, ensuring timely delivery and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, Front End, QA and Infra engineers to get things done.
• Uphold best practices in code quality, performance optimization, and data management across the team.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, helping them grow their technical expertise.

Requirements

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in the big data domain with a proven track record of solving complex data challenges.
• Demonstrated success in driving and delivering solutions to challenging data-related problems.
• Expertise in semi-structured data, data processing pipelines, data modeling, and OLAP solutions.
• A solid educational background in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), preferably Masters in Computer Science or above.
• Excellent logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• A natural curiosity with the ability to navigate uncertainty and a keen attention to detail.

Preferred Skills

• Deep understanding of big data systems such as Kafka, Flink, Spark, etc.
• Familiarity and interests in cutting-edge data technologies like PolarDB, StreamNative, Risingwave, Starrocks and Clickhouse.
• Experience of working with multi-region and multi-cultural teams is a plus.

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!