Staff Software Engineer (Frontend Engineering)

OKX; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 268,000 - 314,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading crypto exchange as a Staff Software Engineer focusing on frontend development. This role involves creating high-performance web UIs in an AI-assisted environment, mentoring team members, and ensuring code efficiency. With a strong emphasis on web accessibility and optimization, you'll contribute to developing a world-class digital asset trading platform.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

L&D programs and Education subsidy

Various team building programs and company events

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in front-end development.
• Deep understanding of front-end frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop front-end solutions with performance and scalability in mind.
• Technically lead and mentor the team.
• Research and resolve technical problems.

Skills

Front-end development

HTML5

CSS3

TypeScript

Web performance optimization

Cross-browser development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics

Tools

npm

Vite

Webpack

Git

Job description

Staff Software Engineer (Frontend Engineering)

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Staff Software Engineer (Frontend Engineering)

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Who We Are

At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom.

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.

About The Opportunity

As the front-end developer in OKX, You will be working closely with the top-notch front-end development team on a wide variety of products - developing with performance in mind to serve a world-class digital asset trading platform with millions of active users.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop front-end solutions with performance, scalability, and continuous integration in mind.
• Work on projects developing reusable modules, automated testing, and continuous deployment.
• Develop web UIs using Cursor and MCP, working in an AI-assisted environment.
• Research and resolve technical problems of projects, and design technical architecture for long-term solutions.
• Accumulate technology and construct efficiency-boost systems.
• Improve page performance metrics such as LCP, INP, and CLS, and define best practices.
• Implement fully accessible web features for everyone.
• Technically lead and mentor the team through challenges.
• Act as the first line of defense for compliance.
  
  
  

What We Look For In You

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.
• 8+ years of experience in front-end development.
• Deep understanding of front-end frameworks, HTML5, CSS3, TypeScript, etc.
• Proficient in front-end packaging workflows and familiar with development tools such as npm, Vite/Webpack, Git, etc.
• Strong capability in cross-browser development with a solid understanding of browser differences and the ability to solve incompatibility issues.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex business and technical architectures in simple terms.
• Significant experience in web performance optimization.
  
  
  

Nice to Haves

• Experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot in engineering workflows)
• Experience working with multilanguage support (i18n)
• Experience with WEB Accessibility for WCAG AAA compliance
• Passionate about crypto
  
  
  

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
• Various team building programs and company events
  
  
  

OKX Statement

The salary range for this position $268,333 to $313,055. The salary offered depends on a variety of factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. In addition to the salary, a performance bonus and long-term incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Applicants should apply via Okcoin and OKX internal or external careers site.

OKX is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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