The Role
Lead architecture and design for large-scale internal platform systems, drive platform modernization and reliability, define long-term technical roadmap, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, promote AI and automation, and mentor senior engineers to deliver scalable production solutions.
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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.
About the Opportunity What You’ll Be Doing What We Look For In You Perks & Benefits
Our internal platform engineering team builds and maintains the systems that drive enterprise efficiency and support OKX's rapid global growth. As a Senior Staff Engineer, you'll be a key technical leader — driving architecture decisions, solving complex engineering challenges, and raising the technical bar across the organisation.
- Own and drive architecture and design for large-scale, complex internal platform systems
- Define and influence the long-term technical roadmap, ensuring scalability and reliability at global scale
- Lead platform modernisation initiatives — architecture evolution, technical debt reduction, and reliability improvements
- Collaborate closely with Engineering, Product, and Business stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable solutions
- Champion AI and intelligent automation adoption to improve operational efficiency at scale
- Provide technical mentorship and guidance to senior engineers across teams
- Bachelor's or above in CS/Engineering; deep Java expertise with extensive large-scale distributed systems experience
- 8+ years in software engineering with a strong track record of technical leadership at scale
- Hands-on architecture ownership across complex, cross-team platform delivery — from design to production
- Expert-level proficiency with: Kafka, RocketMQ, Redis, MySQL, Elasticsearch, Spring/Spring Boot
- Strong communication and influencing skills — able to align cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority
- Bilingual in Mandarin and English is required, as the team collaborates closely with stakeholders across multiple regions
- Competitive total compensation package
- L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
- Various team building programs and company events
- More that we love to tell you along the process!
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering
- Deep Java expertise with extensive large-scale distributed systems experience
- 8+ years in software engineering with demonstrated technical leadership at scale
- Hands-on architecture ownership across complex, cross-team platform delivery from design to production
- Expert-level proficiency with Kafka, RocketMQ, Redis, MySQL, Elasticsearch, Spring/Spring Boot
- Strong communication and influencing skills to align cross-functional stakeholders
- Bilingual in Mandarin and English
OKX Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about OKX and has not been reviewed or approved by OKX.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive or above market, especially in engineering, product, and legal roles across major hubs. This positioning is consistently cited as a major attraction for candidates.
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Healthcare Strength — Role descriptions indicate comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, with employer-paid premiums in some cases. Health coverage is highlighted alongside core benefits like PTO and parental leave.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Allowances for education and fitness, meal perks and snacks, team-building budgets, and structured learning programs are described across locations. These extras enhance the total rewards package beyond base pay.
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The Company
What We Do
Founded in 2017, OKX is one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency spot and derivatives exchanges. OKX innovatively adopted blockchain technology to 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 20 million users in over 180 regions globally, OKX strives to provide an engaging platform that empowers every individual to explore the world of crypto. In addition to its world-class DeFi exchange, OKX serves its users with OKX Insights, a research arm that is at the cutting edge of the latest trends in the cryptocurrency industry. With its extensive range of crypto products and services, and unwavering commitment to innovation, OKX’s vision is a world of financial access backed by blockchain and the power of decentralized finance.
