Senior Staff Engineer Exchange Middle Platform
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 8/12/2026
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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 design, develop, and optimize core exchange systems for spot, futures, perpetual swaps, and options. You will build real-time market data gateways, optimize trading architecture for low latency and high availability, diagnose complex issues, and perform low-level debugging.
Requirements
- Expertise in Java or C++
- Understanding of object-oriented programming, concurrency, and system-level programming
- Ability to develop and optimize low-latency, high-throughput, high-availability systems
- Expertise in performance tuning, memory management, and concurrency optimization
- Proficiency with profilers, debuggers, and log analyzers
- Ability to perform low-level debugging including assembly language debugging
- Solid STEM education background
- Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, system design, and network protocols
- Experience with message-oriented middleware or asynchronous programming
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools
Responsibilities
- Design and implement solutions for spot, futures, perpetual swap, and options products
- Build the real-time market data gateway
- Optimize trading architecture for low latency, high availability, and scalability
- Diagnose and resolve complex system issues
- Perform low-level debugging when needed
Benefits
- L&D programs and education subsidy
- Team building programs and company events
- Wellness and meal allowances
- Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants