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Senior Staff Software Engineer, Trading Service

OKX

Hong Kong IslandFull-timeOn-site

Posted 3 Jun 2026

About this role

Define and own the long-term technical architecture for core trading platform components to ensure high throughput and low latency. Lead the design of complex, cross-cutting technical projects and mentor senior engineers to maintain high software engineering standards. Requires a degree in Computer Science or a related field with over 10 years of experience building high-performance distributed systems in Java. Must possess expert-level knowledge of JVM internals, concurrency, and experience as a technical leader for major system components.

What they're looking for

JavaLow-Latency SystemsDistributed SystemsJVM InternalsConcurrency PatternsMessage-Oriented MiddlewareLinux OS OptimizationSQL

Frequently asked questions

What does a Senior Staff Software Engineer, Trading Service at OKX do?

Define and own the long-term technical architecture for core trading platform components to ensure high throughput and low latency. Lead the design of complex, cross-cutting technical projects and mentor senior engineers to maintain high software engineering standards. Requires a degree in Computer …

What skills does this Senior Staff Software Engineer, Trading Service role need?

Key skills for this role include Java, Low-Latency Systems, Distributed Systems, JVM Internals, Concurrency Patterns, Message-Oriented Middleware.

How much does a Senior Staff Software Engineer, Trading Service at OKX pay?

The employer did not list a salary for this role. Most similar Singapore roles publish their band on the job page.

Is this Senior Staff Software Engineer, Trading Service role remote, hybrid, or on-site?

This role is on-site, based in Hong Kong Island.

How do I apply for this Senior Staff Software Engineer, Trading Service role?

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