Chief Technology Officer

Bybit; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cryptocurrency platform is seeking an innovation-driven Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead its global technology vision. The role involves defining and executing the technology roadmap, overseeing the design of trading platforms, and ensuring compliance with international regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have over 15 years in tech leadership roles, particularly within fintech and crypto. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and to be part of a diverse, international team.

Benefits

Study growth fund

Team-building events

Career advancement opportunities

Internal mobility

Qualifications

• 15+ years in technology leadership roles, with at least 5+ years as a CTO or equivalent role.
• Experience in global fintech platforms or top-tier crypto exchanges.
• Strong understanding of high-frequency trading systems and cloud-based architecture.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive technology vision and multi-year roadmap.
• Oversee design of ultra-low-latency trading platforms.
• Ensure compliance with international regulatory standards.

Skills

Technology leadership

Crypto & Fintech expertise

Blockchain knowledge

Problem-solving

Team building

Job description

Location: Abu Dhabi / Dubai / Malaysia / Hong Kong/ Asia others (open to discuss)

About Bybit

Established in March 2018, Bybit is one of the fastest growing cryptocurrency derivatives exchanges, with more than 70 million registered users. We offer a professional platform where crypto traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, excellent customer service and multilingual community support. We provide innovative online spot and derivatives trading services, mining and staking products, as well as API support, to retail and institutional clients around the world, and strive to be the most reliable exchange for the emerging digital asset class.

Our core values define us. We listen, care, and improve to create a faster, fairer, and more humane trading environment for our users. Our innovative, highly advanced, user-friendly platform has been designed from the ground-up using best-in-class infrastructure to provide our users with the industry's safest, fastest, fairest, and most transparent trading experience. Built on customer-centric values, we endeavour to provide a professional, 24/7 multi-language customer support to help in a timely manner.

As of today, Bybit is one of the most trusted, reliable, and transparent cryptocurrency derivatives platforms in the space.

Role Overview

We are seeking an innovation-driven Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead Bybit’s global technology vision and execution. The CTO will be a crypto-passionate leader with deep fintech or financial services experience, capable of scaling world-class trading systems while pioneering the next era of blockchain-driven financial infrastructure.

This role goes beyond maintaining systems — it’s about shaping the future of crypto trading, custody, and payments through groundbreaking technology.

Key Responsibilities

Vision & Strategy

• Define and drive Bybit’s technology vision and multi-year roadmap, aligning with business goals and global regulatory requirements.
• Lead Bybit into the next generation of exchange infrastructure, leveraging blockchain, DeFi, and emerging technologies (e.g. AI, Layer-2 scaling, zero-knowledge proofs).
• Anticipate industry trends and position Bybit at the forefront of crypto innovation.

Innovation & Product Development

• Oversee the design and delivery of ultra-low-latency trading platforms, advanced derivatives products, and blockchain-enabled financial services.
• Incubate and launch new technologies across trading, payments, and digital asset custody.
• Foster a culture of R&D excellence, ensuring Bybit continuously pushes boundaries in crypto product innovation.

Infrastructure & Security

• Architect scalable, resilient, and high-performance systems capable of handling billions in daily trading volume.
• Ensure institutional-grade security and risk management, safeguarding user assets and data against evolving threats.
• Lead ongoing investments in redundancy, disaster recovery, and global infrastructure expansion.

Leadership & Team Building

• Build, lead, and inspire a global, high-performing engineering and technology organization.
• Champion a culture of innovation, speed, and accountability.
• Develop leadership pipelines and ensure continuous professional growth within the tech team.

Governance & Stakeholder Management

• Ensure all technology operations comply with international regulatory, AML, and data privacy standards.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the CEOs and Board, translating complex technical strategies into business impact.
• Represent Bybit externally at industry events, partnerships, and key strategic discussions.

Candidate Profile

• Proven Leader: 15+ years in technology leadership roles, with at least 5+ years as a CTO, Head of Engineering, or equivalent role.
• Crypto & Fintech Expertise: Experience in global fintech platforms, leading financial institutions, or stock exchange etc., experience in top-tier crypto exchanges is highly preferred.
• Blockchain-Passionate: Good understanding of blockchain protocols, crypto trading infrastructure, custody, and DeFi ecosystems.
• Technical Excellence: Strong understanding or background in high-frequency trading systems, distributed systems, cybersecurity, and cloud-based architecture.
• Global Perspective: Track record leading multi-region, multicultural technology teams in high-growth environments.
• Entrepreneurship & Problem Solving: Strong sense of ownership and innovation mindset, able to lead to team for problem solving.
• Languages: Fluency in English; Mandarin proficiency is a strong advantage.

Why Join Us

At Bybit, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching work environment.

Our benefits include:

• Study Growth Fund: We support your professional development and continuous learning.
• Internal Events: Participate in regular team-building activities, workshops, and events designed to promote collaboration and innovation.
• Global Collaboration: Be part of a diverse, international team, working alongside colleagues from around the world.
• Career Advancement: Access opportunities for growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding global company.
• Internal Mobility: Grow with us- Your long-term development is important to us. We offer internal job opportunities to help build your career path.