Senior Staff Engineer Decentralize Exchange DEX
OKX is a leading global cryptocurrency exchange offering a wide range of trading services, including spot and derivatives trading, as well as Web3 solutions.
Maintainer signals as of 8/20/2026
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About OKX
OKX is a global cryptocurrency exchange known for its trading services and financial products. The platform offers a wide range of features, including spot and derivatives trading, staking services, and a user-friendly interface suitable for both beginners and experienced traders.
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About the Role
You will build and maintain a market tracking and analysis platform for decentralized exchanges. You will develop high-throughput, low-latency backend systems, optimize data accuracy and reliability, troubleshoot technical issues, deliver tested features, and support integrations with product and engineering teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or a strong STEM education background
- 3-5+ years of experience designing, building, and operating high-performance systems in Java
- Deep understanding of the JVM, IO, multithreading, concurrency, and networking
- Experience with MySQL, transactions, indexing, and SQL optimization
- Familiarity with caching and message queues
- Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns
- Experience designing and developing distributed systems
- Familiarity with DEX mechanics and the Web3 ecosystem
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain the market tracking and analysis platform
- Develop high-throughput, low-latency backend systems
- Optimize systems to keep data accurate, timely, and reliable
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
- Deliver features and projects on time
- Write clean, well-tested, maintainable code
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams to support integrations
Benefits
- L&D programs and education subsidy
- Team building programs and company events
- Wellness and meal allowances
- Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants