Principal Engineer, AI Agent

P2P; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading crypto exchange is looking for a Principal Engineer to spearhead the development of autonomous AI agents. This senior role requires deep expertise in AI agent architecture and at least 10 years of industry experience. The successful candidate will lead the design of intelligent systems for real-time applications in crypto trading, ensuring compliance and performance optimization. A competitive compensation package and various perks are offered.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

L&D programs and Education subsidy

Wellness and meal allowances

Comprehensive healthcare schemes

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience in AI or related fields.
• Proven track record in deploying autonomous AI agents.
• Experience with real-time decision-making systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of autonomous AI agents.
• Architect multi-agent systems for crypto operations.
• Collaborate with teams to define agent roles and KPIs.

Skills

AI agent architecture

Machine learning

Robotics

Autonomous systems development

Education

PhD or Master's in Computer Science, AI, or related 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, 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

We are seeking a Principal Engineer with a deep expertise in autonomous AI agent architecture and deployment, to spearhead the design, development, and optimization of intelligent agent systems on our global crypto exchange platform. This is a senior role requiring a hands‑on AI science background combined with strategic oversight, technical direction, and cross‑functional collaboration.

You will work at the cutting edge of AI and crypto, designing AI agents that can autonomously reason, act, and evolve in complex, real‑time environments such as trading, security, compliance, and customer interaction.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the design, development, and lifecycle management of autonomous AI agents tailored to crypto exchange operations (e.g., customer assistant, trading bots, risk detection agents, fraud prevention agents, etc.).

• Architect multi-agent systems (MAS) and frameworks to support goal‑directed, reasoning, planning, and reinforcement‑learning‑based agents.

• Collaborate with product, engineering, business, and operation teams to define agent roles and measurable KPIs.

• Drive experimentation, simulations, and continuous learning pipelines for agent performance optimization.

• Stay ahead of the curve on developments in AGI, LLM‑integrated agents, and cognitive architectures; apply relevant innovations to production systems.

• Mentor and lead a team of AI scientists and engineers; help define the AI roadmap and research strategy.

• Ensure system scalability, security, and regulatory compliance of AI‑powered solutions in the crypto exchange domain.

What We Look For In You

• PhD or Master's in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, Robotics or related field with at least 10 years of industry experience.

• Proven experience building and deploying autonomous AI agents in live environments. Ideal candidates will have:

  • Designed multi-agent frameworks or agent ecosystems (e.g., AutoGPT, OpenAgents, LangGraph, LangFuse, Dify, Coze, etc.).
  • Experience with goal‑oriented agents, context engineering, memory management, tool use, and RL‑based decision making.
  • Developed agents for real‑time decision‑making, such as trading, gaming, customer support, or operations.
  • Track record of delivering end‑to‑end AI systems in fast‑paced, high‑scale environments (preferably finance, crypto, or high‑frequency domains).

Nice to Haves

• Experience in top‑tier AI labs or Tech industry leaders
• Experience in high‑frequency trading, fintech, Web3, or crypto platforms is a strong advantage
• Startups or research‑intensive environments preferred; must be comfortable operating with ambiguity and speed

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
• Various team building programs and company eventsWellness and meal allowances
• Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants
• More that we love to tell you along the process!

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