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Senior Staff Software Engineer, Trading Service (C++)

Hong Kong·Hong Kong Sarsenior

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OKX will be prioritising applicants who have a current right to work in Singapore, and do not require OKX's sponsorship of a visa.

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OKX will be prioritising applicants who have a current right to work in Singapore, and do not require OKX's sponsorship of a visa.

At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom. OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves. Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er. OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.

About the Role

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The Trading Service team is the backbone of our exchange's industry-leading trading product, which is utilized by millions of users. We are responsible for the core order and position management systems, enabling a full spectrum of trading products, including manual, automatic, and social trading, as well as brokerage services. Our platform supports diverse financial instruments such as spot, margin, futures, options, and perpetuals.

As a Senior Staff Software Engineer in the C++ team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the infrastructure and architecture of these critical systems, ensuring we maintain our competitive edge in the fast-paced financial markets.

Responsibilities

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→Design and implement innovative solutions for our full range of trading products, including spot, futures, perpetual swaps, and options
→Build out our industry-leading trading platform, focusing on core infrastructure and architectural components
→Drive performance optimization for the overall trading architecture, aiming for ultra-low latency, high availability, and scalability
→Identify and eliminate critical performance bottlenecks across the entire trading architecture, implementing advanced low-latency and high-throughput solutions in C++
→Serve as a technical authority and subject matter expert in C++ performance and core trading systems; provide technical guidance, perform rigorous code reviews, and mentor senior and mid-level engineers
→Design highly resilient, fault-tolerant systems and drive best practices in monitoring, alerting, incident response, and post-mortem analysis for mission-critical trading infrastructure
→Collaborate extensively with Stakeholders to translate strategic business needs into highly efficient and scalable technical solutions.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or a strong STEM education background)
10+ years of professional experience in software development, with a deep and demonstrable track record in designing, building, and operating high-performance, ultra-low latency distributed systems in C++ within the financial services or trading domain
Excellent C/C++ programming and software design skills, including debugging, performance analysis, and test design
Experience in practicing automated testing and continuous integration
Good understanding of networking and I/O on Linux; familiar with performance optimization techniques and tools on the Linux platform

Nice to Have

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Experience in developing high-performance, low-latency systems
Strong logical thinking and problem-solving skills
Willingness to learn all aspects of trading products in financial and crypto markets, including spot, futures, swaps, options, and structured products
Passionate about technology, eager for challenges and take ownership of your work

What We Offer

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✓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

✓More that we love to tell you along the process!

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job

Hong Kong Sar, Hong Kong

On-site at the office

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Singapore

About this job

Who can apply: Hong Kong SAR China
Posted: 213 days ago
Employer: has 346 open jobs on Jobera in 27 countries.

Listing Details

Posted: March 16, 2026
First seen: March 26, 2026
Last seen: October 15, 2026

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Days active: 202
Repost count: 0
Trust Level: 31%
Scored at: October 15, 2026

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OKX is a global cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 technology company, offering trading, wallet services, and access to decentralized finance. Founded in 2017, it serves millions of users in over 100 countries.

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