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Senior/Staff Engineer - Exchange Middle Platform
at OKX
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- Singapore
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**Senior/Staff Engineer - Exchange Middle Platform** Lead OKX's Middleware Team, driving seamless integration across APIs, services, and databases. Keys: **C++**11+/**, Java**, PUBSUB, microservices architecture, **RabbitMQ**/Apache **Kafka** queue management, **PostgreSQL** expertise. Minimum **7+ years** of experience in high-traffic, distributed systems. Define team roadmaps, mentor engineers, and influence architecture decisions. Quantitative understanding of financial markets a plus. **Singapore** based, remote-friendly.
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 that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom. OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves. Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er. OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.
About the Team
The Exchange 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.
We are seeking highly motivated Java/C++ Engineers to join our cutting-edge team. In this role, you will design, develop, and optimize our systems, which are critical components of our technology stack.
We leverage AI technologies to enhance efficiency and performance, offering a unique opportunity for individuals who are eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Candidates with prior experience in large internet companies will excel in this role, as they will bring valuable insights into building and maintaining high-performance, distributed systems.
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
- 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.
- Proficient 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.
- Solid STEM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics) education background.
- Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, system design, and network protocols
Nice to Haves
- Expertise in Java or C++, with a solid understanding of object-oriented programming, concurrency, and system-level programming.
- Experience in large internet companies, with a background in developing and maintaining high-availability, high-performance systems, and hands-on experience in 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 is highly preferred (Mandarin and English) as the team will be working with stakeholders in different regions.
- Experience with AI technologies to improve efficiency.
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!
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