Senior Staff/Staff Cryptography Engineer
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 8/23/2026
C/O APPLEBY GLOBAL SERVICES (SEYCHELLES) LIMITED, Suite 202, 2nd Floor, Eden Plaza, Eden Island, PO Box 1352, Mahe, Victoria, Seychelles, Seychelles
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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
Design and implement post-quantum cryptography algorithms, develop cryptography libraries for MPC wallets and Web3 security products, research Web3 cryptography technologies, conduct security audits, and define cryptography standards and security requirements.
Requirements
- Master's degree or above in Cryptography, Mathematics, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
- Strong theoretical foundation in cryptography
- Knowledge of public-key cryptosystems
- Knowledge of symmetric and asymmetric cryptography
- Knowledge of lattice theory fundamentals
- Knowledge of security protocol design
- Knowledge of blockchain cryptography applications
- Research experience in post-quantum cryptography
- Familiarity with lattice-based cryptography and hash-based signatures
- Knowledge of NIST PQC algorithms including Kyber, Dilithium, and SPHINCS+
- Research experience in secure multi-party computation
- Familiarity with threshold signatures and secret sharing protocols
- Research background in zero-knowledge proofs or homomorphic encryption
- Proficiency in C/C++, Rust, Go, or Java
Responsibilities
- Design and assess post-quantum cryptography migration paths
- Implement post-quantum cryptography algorithms in signature and key management systems
- Develop cryptography libraries for MPC wallets and Web3 security products
- Research Web3 cryptography technologies
- Produce technology selection reports and technical documentation
- Conduct security audits of wallet-layer signature code
- Audit cryptographic protocol implementations
- Define cryptography technical standards
- Enforce cryptography-related security requirements
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package
- L&D programs
- Education subsidy
- Team building programs
- Company events
- Wellness allowances
- Meal allowances
- Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants
