Engineering Director • Lead

Who you are

You are an experienced engineering leader with a strong background in trading systems and financial technology. You have a proven track record of managing engineering teams and driving technical vision in a fast-paced environment. Your expertise includes overseeing the development of core order and position management systems, and you understand the complexities of ultra-low latency trading platforms. You possess excellent communication skills, enabling you to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

You have a deep understanding of the crypto market and the various financial instruments involved, including spot, margin, futures, options, and perpetuals. Your leadership style fosters innovation and encourages team members to excel in their roles. You are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team culture, where every member feels valued and empowered.

Desirable

Experience in the crypto exchange industry or with decentralized applications (dApps) is a plus. Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance in the financial sector will enhance your candidacy. You are adaptable and open to learning new technologies and methodologies that can improve the trading service offerings.

What you'll do

As the Engineering Director at OKX, you will lead the Trading Service team, responsible for the backbone of our exchange's trading products. You will drive the technical vision and execution for critical components, ensuring that our systems are robust, scalable, and capable of handling millions of transactions. Your role will involve setting strategic goals for the team, aligning engineering efforts with business objectives, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality products.

You will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineering teams to define and prioritize features that enhance user experience and trading efficiency. Your leadership will guide the team in adopting best practices for software development, including code reviews, testing, and deployment processes. You will also be responsible for mentoring and developing engineering talent within the organization, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

In addition, you will stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, leveraging this knowledge to inform the technical direction of our trading services. You will represent the engineering team in executive meetings, articulating technical challenges and opportunities to senior leadership. Your insights will help shape the future of our trading platform and its capabilities.

What we offer

At OKX, you will be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organization that is reshaping the future of finance through crypto. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will work in a collaborative environment that values diversity and encourages innovation. Join us in our mission to provide safe and reliable access to crypto markets for millions of users worldwide.