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 seeking a talented developer to design and implement innovative solutions for trading products, including spot and future trading. The ideal candidate should have a strong STEM background, be fluent in high-performance Java, and be familiar with distributed systems. This role offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic team environment.

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 education background.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and microservice architecture.
• Experience with automated testing and continuous integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement solutions for trading products.
• Build real-time market data gateway.
• Optimize trading architecture for low latency and high availability.

Skills

Strong logical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Fluent in high-performance Java

Async programming patterns

Network programming

Familiar with distributed systems

Experience with micro service architecture

Willing to learn financial and crypto markets

Bilingual (Mandarin and English)

Education

Solid STEM education

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
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• 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!