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Senior/Staff Software Engineer. Liquidity Platform, Options Market Making

OKX
Location
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
Posted
11 days ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline
  • At least two years of experience in backend engineering, real-time systems, infrastructure, or trading systems
  • Proficiency in at least one of Java, Rust, or C++
  • Strong computer science fundamentals including operating systems, network communication, multithreading, concurrent programming, and distributed systems
  • Proficiency in using AI coding tools for requirements analysis, development, testing, and code review
  • Strong analytical skills, business understanding, ownership, and communication skills in written English
Nice to have
  • Experience in options market making, quantitative trading, exchange connectivity, market data, order management, quoting, hedging, or risk systems
  • Understanding of order books, order lifecycles, and market microstructure
  • Understanding of options pricing, volatility, Greeks, PnL, inventory risk, and dynamic hedging
  • Experience developing low-latency trading systems, real-time market data systems, or high-performance network services
  • Experience evolving multilingual systems or separating performance-sensitive components
What the job really is

As a Senior/Staff Software Engineer on the Liquidity Platform at OKX, you will design, develop, and operate automated options market making systems. Your responsibilities include collaborating with trading and product teams, improving system performance and stability, and applying AI-native engineering practices throughout the development lifecycle. You will also lead technical design and code reviews, ensuring high-quality delivery of trading systems.

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
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • The role involves working with a multilingual codebase, which may require adaptability
  • The focus on AI-native engineering practices may require familiarity with AI tools
  • Experience with real-time systems is essential, indicating a fast-paced work environment
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