Senior Staff Engineer, Internal Platform (Web3)

TL;DR

Senior Staff Engineer, Internal Platform (Java/Web3): Driving architecture and design for large-scale internal platform systems to support global growth with an accent on scalability, reliability, and platform modernization. Focus on designing distributed systems, reducing technical debt, and integrating AI-driven automation.

Location: Remote within Greater China or onsite in Hong Kong

Company

OKX is a leading crypto exchange and developer of the OKX Wallet, providing millions of users and large institutions access to crypto trading and decentralized applications.

What you will do

• Own and drive the architecture and design of large-scale, complex internal platform systems.
• Define and influence the long-term technical roadmap to ensure global scalability and reliability.
• Lead platform modernization initiatives, including architecture evolution and technical debt reduction.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and Business stakeholders to deliver robust solutions.
• Champion the adoption of AI and intelligent automation to improve operational efficiency at scale.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to senior engineers across various teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science or Engineering.
• 8+ years of software engineering experience with a strong track record of technical leadership at scale.
• Deep expertise in Java and extensive experience with large-scale distributed systems.
• Expert-level proficiency with Kafka, RocketMQ, Redis, MySQL, Elasticsearch, and Spring/Spring Boot.
• Bilingual proficiency in Mandarin and English is required.
• Must be based in Greater China (for remote) or Hong Kong.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package.
• L&D programs and education subsidies for professional growth and development.
• Various team building programs and company events.