Senior/Staff Engineer, R&D Efficiency Platform

OKX; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation package

L&D programs and education subsidy

Various team building programs

Wellness and meal allowances

Comprehensive healthcare schemes

Job summary

OKX is seeking a Technical Expert to lead the R&D Efficiency Platform, focusing on enhancing engineering efficiency through automation and platformization. The ideal candidate will have strong Computer Science fundamentals, proficiency in CI/CD, and familiarity with DevSecOps and AI technologies. This position is crucial for ensuring the delivery process is smooth, cost-effective, and reliable.

Join OKX and be part of a leading crypto exchange, contributing to innovative solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Solid Computer Science fundamentals (OS, networking, distributed systems, data structures & algorithms).
• Proficient in DevOps toolchains, CI/CD, Kubernetes, and microservice stacks.
• Familiar with DevSecOps concepts and security toolchains.
• Knowledge of AI / LLM in engineering-efficiency and CI/CD scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Build core capabilities of the R&D Efficiency Platform.
• Design and optimise CI/CD pipelines.
• Drive the AI-Native evolution of CI/CD.
• Build DevSecOps capabilities and ensure supply-chain security.
• Establish standardised Change Management.
• Apply Kubernetes and cloud services for platform stability.

Job description

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

Who We Are

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 Opportunity

As a Technical Expert, you will own the core build‑out of the company's R&D Efficiency Platform, proactively identifying and eliminating risks across the delivery pipeline through CI/CD, DevSecOps, Change Management, and AI‑Native upgrades—reducing delivery cost while improving quality and efficiency via platformisation and automation.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Build core capabilities of the R&D Efficiency Platform and onboard business systems to improve overall engineering efficiency and delivery quality;
• Design and optimise CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Pipeline, ArgoCD), driving standardisation, automation, and observability;
• Drive the AI‑Native evolution of CI/CD, introducing AI Agent / LLM for intelligent code review, pipeline self‑healing, smart test orchestration, and change‑risk prediction;
• Build DevSecOps capabilities, embedding Shift‑Left Security across the lifecycle with SAST, DAST, SCA, image/secret scanning, and security gates to ensure supply‑chain security;
• Establish standardised Change Management, covering requests, risk assessment, approvals (CAB), canary releases, rollback, and change traceability;
• Apply Kubernetes, microservice governance (Nacos, Apollo, Kong), and Aliyun / AWS cloud services to ensure platform stability and scalability.

What We Look For In You

• Solid Computer Science fundamentals (OS, networking, distributed systems, data structures & algorithms);
• Proficient in DevOps toolchains, CI/CD, Kubernetes, and microservice stacks;
• Familiar with DevSecOps concepts and security toolchains, understanding supply‑chain security and compliance;
• Knowledge of AI / LLM in engineering‑efficiency and CI/CD scenarios, with an AI‑Native engineering mindset;
• Familiar with the Java stack, with broad awareness of multi‑language and business‑side technologies;
• Strong product sense, ownership, and ability to work under pressure;
• Fluent English communication for efficient cross‑regional collaboration.

Perks & Benefits

• 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!