Engineering Director, Frontend

OKX; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading crypto exchange in Singapore is looking for an experienced technical leader to manage their frontend team and drive product delivery. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of engineering experience, including 5 years in management. Responsibilities include overseeing the design and delivery of core business features and integrating AI into product decisions. Applicants should be deeply familiar with frontend technologies and have a passion for crypto and fintech innovation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience including 5+ years in a management role.
• Solid full-stack capabilities with frontend depth.
• Proven track record leading frontend for products with high DAU.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall frontend team across core business verticals.
• Lead technical design and delivery for core business features.
• Drive tech stack alignment and establish high engineering quality standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Technical Design

AI Integration

Frontend Technologies

Cross-team Collaboration

Crypto Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

React

Vue

Web3 technologies

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Business & Team Leadership Own the overall frontend team across core business verticals including Trading and Payment, covering hiring, development, and pipeline building. Partner effectively with Product, Backend, Security, and Compliance — driving cross-functional outcomes through technical judgment, not just execution.
• Product Delivery & Technical Execution Lead technical design and delivery for core business features including trading system frontend experience, wallet and asset management, AI-powered trading products, payment gateway integrations, and KYC/AML frontend implementation. Stay deeply sensitive to business metrics and user experience, making sound trade-offs between speed and quality.
• Product & Engineering Thinking in the AI Era Demonstrate deep understanding of how AI is reshaping product paradigms — changing user expectations, product form factors, and R&D efficiency. Integrate AI into product decisions and design, not merely as a productivity tool.
• Technical Judgment & Standard-Setting Drive tech stack alignment and evolution. Proactively identify and address technical risk. Establish high engineering quality standards in complex crypto security contexts — private key security, frontend attack prevention, compliance auditing, and more.
• Cross-Team Influence Build dual technical and business influence at the company level. Communicate technical value and business judgment clearly to engineers, product managers, and senior leadership alike. Participate in industry engagements to attract high-potential talent who are genuinely passionate about crypto.

What We Look For In You

Bachelor's degree or above in CS or related field; 10+ years of engineering experience including 5+ years managing technical teams; solid full-stack capabilities with frontend depth

Deep command of core frontend technologies (React/Vue internals, engineering toolchains, performance optimization, cross-platform solutions), with enough backend and API fluency to drive substantive technical discussions

Proven track record leading frontend for products with DAU 1M+ in high-concurrency, high-availability environments

Demonstrated experience driving cross-team collaboration and standard adoption through technical influence rather than organizational authority.

Genuine understanding of and enthusiasm for crypto — familiar with CEX/DEX trading mechanics, Web3 wallet and signing mechanisms, and mainstream payment gateway ecosystems

Experience owning frontend delivery for trading, fintech, payments, or crypto products; comfortable navigating the tensions between compliance, security, and user experience

Familiarity with the Web3 frontend ecosystem (ethers.js / wagmi / viem, WalletConnect, EVM contract interactions, etc.)

Deep understanding of how AI is reshaping product design; can integrate AI into product decisions rather than treating it purely as a development accelerator

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