Software Architect, Liquidity Platform

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation package

L&D programs and education subsidy

Team building programs

Wellness and meal allowance

Comprehensive healthcare schemes

Job summary

A leading crypto exchange is seeking a Quant Developer for its Liquidity Platform Delta One Strategy Engineering Team in Hong Kong. The successful candidate will develop market making strategies and engage in quantitative research. We're looking for someone with a solid STEM education and 3+ years in application development, alongside strong analytical and communication skills. Familiarity with crypto trading and hardware architecture is a plus. Join a dynamic team dedicated to pioneering low-latency trading solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of application development experience.
• Versatility and learning agility are crucial in this role.
• Familiarity with financial markets or crypto trading is beneficial.
• Strong analytical thinking and communication skills.
• Knowledge of financial markets or crypto trading is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver requested features as a hands-on developer.
• Optimize performance hotspots identified during development.
• Assist in issue investigations as part of a support rota.
• Support issue investigations and on-call rotations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Ability to work under pressure

Learning agility

Education

Solid STEM education background

Tools

Aeron

Disruptor

JVM

Network stack

Low-level programming

Hardware architecture

Job description

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

Liquidity Platform provides cutting‑edge technology that covers all aspects of crypto trading. We build low‑latency connectivity to global crypto venues, including both CeFi and DeFi venues, strategy services for automated pricing and trading bots, high‑frequency data capturing and analysis, and state‑of‑art micro‑frontend for trading management. On top of all these infrastructures, we build highly customized strategies to facilitate crypto liquidities. If you are a quantitatively‑minded technologist who is passionate about crypto markets, understands the intricacies of cross‑venue market making, and is excited about building profitable trading strategies, we should talk. We are looking for a Quant Developer for Liquidity Platform Delta One Strategy Engineering Team. During your tenure with us, you will be working at the intersection of quantitative research and software engineering, developing and implementing sophisticated market making strategies across multiple venues. You will demonstrate and develop professional capabilities in the following areas: quantitative modeling, risk management, market microstructure analysis, cross‑venue arbitrage opportunities, and building robust automated trading systems.

About the Team

Welcome to our team of visionary architects at OKX Liquidity Platform. We are a small but mighty group of innovators dedicated to pioneering the future of low‑latency trading. Our passion lies in pushing the boundary of what's possible. We are composed of experts from diverse backgrounds, each bringing a unique set of skills and perspectives. From hardware to HA/LB/DR, we are committed to delivering solutions that are both efficient and groundbreaking.

What You'll Be Doing

• Work as a hands‑on developer to deliver requested features.
• Act as a performance expert to sit in design meetings.
• Continuously identify performance hotspots and carry out optimizations.
• Participate in support rota and assist in issue investigations.

What We Look for from You

• Solid STEM education background.
• Versatility and learning agility.
• Able to work under pressure and in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong analytical thinking, communication, and presentation skills.
• Application development experience of 3 years or above.
• Familiarity with Aeron, Disruptor, JVM, network stack, low‑level programming, and hardware architecture is a great plus.
• Knowledge of financial market / crypto trading is a plus.

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 allowance.
• Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants.
• More that we love to tell you along the process!