Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Data Applications (Trading Services)

OKX • Full-time • Singapore, Singapore • 1w ago

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 OKX

At OKX, we believe the future will be reshaped by technology. Founded in 2017, we are revolutionising world systems through our cutting-edge digital asset exchange, Web3 portal and blockchain ecosystems. We 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 50 million users in over 180 countries globally, OKX empowers every individual to explore the world of Web3. With our extensive range of products and services, and unwavering commitment to innovation, OKX envisions a world of financial access backed by blockchain and the power of decentralized finance.

We are innovative in the way we think, work, and in the products we create. We are also socially responsible by actively participating and encouraging employees to take part in various public welfare activities. With more than 3,000 employees around the world, we believe embracing diversity and inclusion will spark the creation of long-term value for the industry. Come Build the Future with Us now!

About the Team

The Trading services team provides core order and position management system for the exchange. It is the backbone of our industry-leading trading product used by millions of users.

Within this, the Trading Data sub-team takes ownership of trading and market data analytics. We constantly strive to push the limits of data-driven decision-making, empowering our global users with smarter insights. Our mission is to refine accuracy, reduce latency, and enhance the decision-making scope for our users, ensuring they stay ahead in an ever-evolving market.

About the Role

As a Senior/Staff Engineer, you will work with an exceptional team to lead mission-critical, data-intensive projects that directly impact millions of users on their crypto investment journeys. You'll leverage your expertise to design and build data applications that provide distinguishable precision, speed, and insights. Additionally, you will play a key role in driving innovation for our data foundations, ensuring we deliver highly reliable and scalable solutions that meet the needs of a rapidly evolving market.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of high-performance, real-time, data-intensive applications for the trading domain
Drive future-proof innovative data solutions to solve problems at scale
Lead projects with an Agile mindset, ensuring timely delivery and continuous improvement
Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, Front End, QA and Infra engineers to get things done
Uphold best practices in code quality, performance optimization, and data management are upheld across the team
Mentor and support junior engineers, helping them grow their technical expertise

Requirements

7+ years of hands-on experience in the big data domain with a proven track record of solving complex data challenges
Demonstrated success in driving and delivering solutions to challenging data-related problems
Expertise in semi-structure data, data processing pipelines, data modeling, and OLAP solutions
A solid educational background in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), preferably Masters in Computer Science or above
Excellent logical thinking and problem-solving skills
A natural curiosity with the ability to navigate uncertainty and a keen attention to detail

Preferred Skills

Deep understanding of big data systems such as Kafka, Flink, Spark, etc.
Familiarity and interests in cutting-edge data technologies like PolarDB, StreamNative, Risingwave, Starrocks and Clickhouse etc
Experience of working with multi-region and multi-cultural teams is a plus