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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 The Trading Service team is the backbone of our exchange's industry-leading trading product, which is utilized by millions of users. We are responsible for the core order and position management systems, enabling a full spectrum of trading products, including manual, automatic, and social trading, as well as brokerage services. Our platform supports diverse financial instruments such as spot, margin, futures, options, and perpetuals. As a Senior Staff Software Engineer in the C++ team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the infrastructure and architecture of these critical systems, ensuring we maintain our competitive edge in the fast-paced financial markets. What You’ll Be Doing Design and implement innovative solutions for our full range of trading products, including spot, futures, perpetual swaps, and options Build out our industry-leading trading platform, focusing on core infrastructure and architectural components Drive performance optimization for the overall trading architecture, aiming for ultra-low latency, high availability, and scalability Identify and eliminate critical performance bottlenecks across the entire trading architecture, implementing advanced low-latency and high-throughput solutions in C++ Serve as a technical authority and subject matter expert in C++ performance and core trading systems; provide technical guidance, perform rigorous code reviews, and mentor senior and mid-level engineers Design highly resilient, fault-tolerant systems and drive best practices in monitoring, alerting, incident response, and post-mortem analysis for mission-critical trading infrastructure Collaborate extensively with Stakeholders to translate strategic business needs into highly efficient and scalable technical solutions. What We Look For In You Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or a strong STEM education background) 10+ years of professional experience in software development, with a deep and demonstrable track record in designing, building, and operating high-performance, ultra-low latency distributed systems in C++ within the financial services or trading domain Excellent C/C++ programming and software design skills, including debugging, performance analysis, and test design Experience in practicing automated testing and continuous integration Good understanding of networking and I/O on Linux; familiar with performance optimization techniques and tools on the Linux platform Nice to Haves Experience in developing high-performance, low-latency systems Strong logical thinking and problem-solving skills Willingness to learn all aspects of trading products in financial and crypto markets, including spot, futures, swaps, options, and structured products Passionate about technology, eager for challenges and take ownership of your work 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! #LI-ML1 #LI-ONSITE Notice: All official OKX vacancies are published on this website. While roles may appear on selected third-party platforms from time to time, information on other sites may be inaccurate or outdated. If in doubt, please apply directly through our official careers website. Information collected and processed as part of the recruitment process of any job application you choose to submit is subject to OKX 's Candidate Privacy Notice .
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
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When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.