The Role
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 OKXAt 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 Opportunity
What You’ll Be Doing
What We Look For In You
Nice-To-Haves
We are looking for a Senior/Staff Software Engineer to join our Fraud Risk team!
This role offers the chance to make an early and significant impact on our platform. You will drive key initiatives, and be responsible for the implementation and support of backend microservices, collaborating with frontend and cross-functional teams to coordinate complex deliverables and conducting research and providing meaningful technical feedback to influence team decisions.
Following are some domains you will have opportunities to work with:
- Real-time fraudulent monitoring with highly configurable rules
- Event data stream ingestion which supports near real-time fraud rules setup
- Advanced A/B testing capabilities for our customers so they can leverage greedy algorithms and fight fraud
- Powerful tools and innovative data science driven solutions for business user
- Full feature risk ecosystem
- Apply deep proficiency with the Java stack and JVM (including memory/performance tuning and GC).
- Design and optimize Web Services, SOA, REST APIs, Message Queue systems, and Distributed/Scalable Architectures.
- Proficiency in Spring Framework (Spring Boot), Hibernate (or other similar ORM), Maven, Git.
- Design and develop 24/7 high-scale APIs and distributed systems; the tech stack will be on Alicloud/AWS.
- Leverage strong CS fundamentals and a solid knowledge of OOP/OOD and GoF design patterns.
- Write unit tests, integration tests and CI/CD scripts.
- Own, monitor and improve our services in production.
- Development and testing of high-quality product features spanning multiple product domains.
- Collaborate with engineering managers, architects, engineers, and QA to develop innovative solutions that meet market needs regarding functionality, performance, reliability, realistic implementation schedules, and adherence to development goals and principles.
- Be a technical leader; research and promote new technologies and tools.
- Face technical challenges – performance, fault-tolerance, security and live production issues.
- Be involved throughout the entire service life cycle, influencing every step of the process.
What We Look For In You
- 5+ years of experience in Software Development.
- Solid foundation in Java, with a deep understanding of JVM configuration optimization strategies and tuning, I/O, multi-threading, concurrency frameworks, common data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
- Familiarity with mainstream open-source application frameworks, such as SpringBoot, SpringMVC, Mybatis, and SpringCloud.
- Experience with MySQL, Oracle, and other databases, with an in-depth understanding of transactions, locks, indexes, database and SQL optimization, and design methods such as sub-database/sub-table, and leader/follower synchronization.
Nice-To-Haves
- Familiarity with common middleware (e.g., Kafka, ELK, Hologres) and a deep understanding of caching system principles (e.g., Memcached, Redis).
- Good understanding of distributed system principles (e.g., CAP, consistency, idempotent operations).
- Ability to work well in a team environment and effectively drive cross-team solutions.
- Results-oriented, self-learner, and problem solver with clear logic and good communication skills.
- Experience working with disruptive technology (e.g., FinTech, eCommerce, SaaS) and a deep understanding of the blockchain/cryptocurrency landscape.
- A history of being both strategic, analytical, and execution-oriented, with experience working with teams across different time zones.
- Proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in both English and Mandarin to collaborate effectively with global and cross-functional team members
- 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!
#LI-ML1 #LI-ONSITE
Notice:
All official OKX vacancies are published on this website. While roles may appear on selected third-party platforms from time to time, information on other sites may be inaccurate or outdated. If in doubt, please apply directly through our official careers website.
Information collected and processed as part of the recruitment process of any job application you choose to submit is subject to OKX's Candidate Privacy Notice.
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
OKX Insights
Similar Jobs
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.
Success! Refresh the page to see how your skills align with this role.
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.
