Senior / Staff / Senior Staff Software Engineer, Matching Engine (Java/C++)

P2P; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading crypto exchange in Singapore is looking for a talented developer to design innovative trading solutions across various products including spot, future, and options. You will enhance the trading architecture for performance and scalability. Ideal candidates have a solid STEM background, problem-solving skills, and proficiency in high-performance Java. Bilingual candidates (Mandarin and English) are preferred, as you'll collaborate with diverse stakeholders across regions. The role offers a competitive total compensation package and a focus on employee growth and wellness.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

L&D programs and Education subsidy

Various team building programs

Wellness and meal allowances

Comprehensive healthcare schemes

Qualifications

• Solid STEM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics) education background.
• Strong logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent with high-performance Java and network programming.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement solutions for trading products including spot, future, and options.
• Build out real-time market data gateway.
• Optimize trading architecture for low latency and scalability.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Java programming

Logical thinking

Distributed systems

Bilingual (Mandarin and English)

Education

STEM education background

Tools

Automated testing tools

Low latency messaging frameworks

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 Team

The Middle Platform team develops the core modules of the exchange, including the matching engine, real-time market data streaming, and market data analysis. It is the backbone of our industry-leading trading product, used by millions of users.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design and implement innovative solutions for our full range of trading products including spot, future, perpetual swap and options.
• Build out real-time market data gateway.
• Performance optimization for overall trading architecture aiming for low latency, high availability and scalability.

What We Look For In You

• Solid STEM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics) education background
• Strong logical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Fluent with high-performance Java, async programming patterns, and network programming
• Familiar with distributed systems and micro service architecture
• Experience in practicing automated testing and continuous integration
• Willing to learn all aspects of trading products in financial and crypto markets, including spot, future, swap, options, and structured products
• Bilingual is highly preferred (Mandarin and English) as the team will be working with stakeholders in different regions

Nice to Haves

• Knowledge and experience with financial services protocols including FIX, SBE, ProtoBuf or similar
• Experience utilizing low latency messaging frameworks like Aeron, Chronicle Queue.

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!