Engineering Director, Growth & Platform

OKX; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cryptocurrency platform in Singapore seeks an Engineering Director of Growth Product to lead backend architecture for growth platforms. This role requires extensive backend engineering experience and a strong understanding of marketing technologies. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of relevant experience and a track record in scalable system development. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

L&D programs and education subsidy

Team building programs and company events

Wellness and meal allowances

Comprehensive healthcare schemes

Qualifications

• 10+ years of backend engineering experience, 3+ years in engineering leadership roles.
• Proven experience leading backend engineering for growth systems.
• Deep hands-on experience with micro-services and API development.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive backend architecture for growth platforms ensuring scalability.
• Lead engineering efforts on Campaign, Task, Reward platform.
• Collaborate with Growth Product Managers to translate strategies into solutions.

Skills

Backend engineering

Micro-services

Java

Spring Boot

Digital marketing ecosystems

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field

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, ultimately contributing to every individual's freedom. OKX began as a crypto exchange giving millions of people access to crypto trading and over time becoming among the largest platforms in the world. In recent years, we have developed one of the most connected Web3 wallets used by millions to access decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets on a reliable platform that seamlessly connects with global banking and payments. In the last year, OKX has expanded into new markets including Australia, Brazil, Netherlands, Singapore and Turkey, with plans to launch in the US, Belgium and the UAE.

We are deeply committed to shaping a fairer, more transparent and accessible society through blockchain technology. This is why we publish proof of reserves monthly, and continue to ship new innovative security features.

About the Team

As the Engineering Director of Growth Product, you will lead the Engineering teams responsible for architecting and scaling the backend systems that power OKX’s global user growth engine. This role will drive the technical vision and execution for core growth platforms, including Campaign, Task, Reward, CRM, User Tagging, SEO/ASO tooling, Content Management Systems, Paid Ads tracking, Affiliate, Referral Programs and other Growth and Marketing Technology infrastructure.

This is a high-impact leadership position, working cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, Growth, and Data teams to build intelligent, scalable, and data-driven systems that drive user acquisition, engagement, and retention.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own and drive the backend architecture for all growth-related platforms, ensuring scalability, reliability, and flexibility
• Lead the engineering efforts on:
  • Campaign, Task, Reward platform, Lead Management and CRM Infrastructure
  • Content management systems and tooling to support content-driven growth strategies
  • Lead and mentor backend engineering teams across multiple growth verticals, promoting best practices and high-quality code delivery
  • Collaborate with Growth Product Managers, Marketing, Data, and BI teams to translate growth strategies into robust backend solutions
  • Oversee system integration with third-party marketing, analytics, and automation platforms
  • Establish engineering excellence standards for code quality, observability, automation, security, and performance
  • Identify and implement new technologies and frameworks to improve the effectiveness of growth engineering

What We Look For In You

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
• 10+ years of backend engineering experience, with at least 3+ years in an engineering leadership role in growth or marketing technology teams
• Proven experience leading backend engineering for growth systems such as campaign, task, reward, referral programs or affiliate programs stacks
• Deep hands‑on experience with micro‑services, distributed systems, data pipelines, and API development
• Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and modern backend architectures
• Strong understanding of digital marketing ecosystems (CRM, ad tracking, attribution, affiliate management platforms)
• Experience working closely with Growth, Marketing, and Data teams to enable data-driven growth strategies
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills

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!