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Senior Staff Software Engineer, Trading Service

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

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
75 days
OKX's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
8% of OKX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at OKX
high
338 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
2026-10-23

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 in the Trading Services team at OKX, you will lead the architectural direction for the trading platform's core components, focusing on ultra-low latency and high-throughput solutions. Your role involves solving complex technical challenges, mentoring other engineers, and ensuring that the platform aligns with business goals while maintaining operational excellence. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions and uphold high standards in software engineering practices.

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 or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
  • Expert-level proficiency in modern C++
  • 10+ years of extensive professional experience designing, building, and operating high-performance, ultra-low latency distributed systems in Java
  • Expert-level proficiency in Java for performance-critical applications
  • Proven experience as a technical leader or architect for major system components
  • Deep understanding of network protocols, OS-level optimizations (Linux), hardware considerations, database technologies (SQL and NoSQL)

Nice to have

  • PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline
  • Direct experience leading the architecture or core development of matching engines, market data processing systems, or complex algorithmic trading strategies in an HFT environment
  • In-depth knowledge of FIX Protocol and other relevant financial industry messaging standards
  • Experience with hardware-level optimizations, FPGA/ASIC acceleration, or specialized networking components
  • Active contributions to significant open-source projects, academic publications, or industry conferences in low-latency computing or FinTech

What you get

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

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Must have a current right to work in Singapore, no visa sponsorship available
  • Role emphasizes individual contribution rather than team management

Summarised from OKX's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by OKX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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