OKX

Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Liquidity Platform

OKX · Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR; Singapore, Singapore

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
53 days
OKX's roles stay open a median of 54 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
8% of OKX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at OKX
high
286 stale, 6 reposted of 343 open
Hiring momentum
411 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-26

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from OKX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for OKX.

About this role

As a Senior/Staff Software Engineer on the Liquidity Platform at OKX, you will design, build, and operate low-latency trading infrastructure that supports 24/7 crypto market operations. Your responsibilities will include developing core services for trading lifecycle management, implementing risk controls, and collaborating with various teams to deliver effective solutions. You will also mentor junior engineers and ensure best practices in scalability and security are upheld.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of OKX as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline
  • 3–8 years in software or data engineering
  • Strong proficiency in Java (17+), Rust, C++, or Python
  • Strong understanding of high-performance, low-latency distributed systems
  • Hands-on experience with FIX 5.0+, WebSocket, HTTP/2, and REST APIs
  • Strong SQL skills with MySQL or PostgreSQL

Nice to have

  • Prior experience in proprietary trading or market making
  • Experience with execution algorithms and backtesting frameworks
  • Familiarity with low-latency tooling and IPC
  • Knowledge of frameworks like Spring and Netty
  • Experience with modern data platforms and ML tooling

What you get

  • Competitive total compensation package
  • L&D programs and education subsidy
  • Various team building programs and company events
  • Wellness and meal allowances
  • Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants

Worth weighing

  • No specific salary listed
  • Role involves working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
  • Position requires collaboration across multiple teams and functions
  • Candidates should have a strong analytical mindset and attention to detail

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Listed by OKX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-26. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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