--- title: 'Engineering VP / Director at OKX' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/engineering-vp-director-okx-singapore-hfwkvfsgkkmd' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-30' --- # Engineering VP / Director at OKX - **Company:** OKX - **Location:** Singapore - **Posted:** 2026-10-28 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-30 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/okx/jobs/8045820003 ## 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 Opportunity We are looking for a high-impact Vice President of Engineering / Senior Engineering Director to lead strategic engineering initiatives across OKX’s core products. You will guide engineering leaders and teams working across multiple disciplines, helping them deliver secure, reliable, and scalable experiences for users worldwide. This role will set technical direction, strengthen collaboration across engineering and product functions, and improve how teams plan, build, and operate critical systems. You will help ensure that architecture, execution, and operational priorities support the company’s product strategy and growth. ## What You'll Be Doing Strategic Leadership & Operational Excellence - Engineering Alignment & Delivery: Improve coordination across engineering teams and functions, clarify ownership and decision-making, and help teams deliver product priorities with fewer bottlenecks. - Organizational Design & Scale: Continuously refine engineering workflows, team structures, and operating rhythms to support business growth, team autonomy, and cross-functional collaboration. - Talent & Leadership Development: Mentor, manage, and scale engineering managers and senior leaders; establish high standards for engineering craftsmanship, career growth, and technical accountability. Technical Direction & Architecture - Technical Direction: Guide architecture and engineering decisions across complex product environments, ensuring teams balance scalability, security, performance, and user needs. - Engineering Standards & Reliability: Champion industry-leading engineering practices across software design, code health, automated testing, continuous deployment, and system observability. - System Resilience: Ensure systems maintain high availability, security posture, and resilience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Product Partnership & Execution - Cross-Functional Partnership: Work hand-in-hand with Product Management, Design, Operations, and Security leaders to translate company strategy into clear, executable technical roadmaps. - Execution & Velocity: Establish clear milestones, identify and resolve execution risks, and implement metrics to maintain predictable, high-cadence product releases. ## What We Look For In You - Executive Leadership Experience: 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years leading multi-tiered engineering teams (50+ engineers) at the Director or VP level within high-scale product companies. - Technical Breadth: A strong background leading engineering in large-scale product environments, with the ability to engage with diverse technical disciplines, assess architectural trade-offs, and guide experienced engineering leaders. - Delivery Track Record: Demonstrated success driving complex, multi-team engineering programs to launch in fast-evolving, high-growth tech environments. - Domain Adaptability: Experience in high-availability, low-latency, or mission-critical domains (such as FinTech, SaaS, payments, consumer tech, or Web3). - Communication & Influence: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build consensus across business, product, and deeply technical teams. ## 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](https://www.okx.com/en-eu/help/okx-candidate-privacy-notice). ## About OKX ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: OKX is a world-leading digital asset exchange and Web3 platform offering spot and derivatives trading, a self-custody wallet, and decentralized application access to over 100 million users globally. - **Entity Type**: Private (venture-backed; last round $200M in March 2026) - **Headquarters**: Seychelles (legal entity: Aux Cayes FinTech Co. Ltd.) - **Founded**: 2017 - **Founders**: Star Xu ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Cryptocurrency exchange, digital asset trading, Web3 infrastructure. - **Target customers**: B2C (retail traders, crypto enthusiasts) and B2B (institutions, high-frequency traders, liquidity providers). Serves both individuals and large institutions. - **Mission**: To reshape the world with crypto, contributing to every individual’s freedom, and to build a fairer, more transparent, and accessible society through blockchain technology. ## Products & Services - **Spot Trading**: Buy and sell over 300 cryptocurrencies with low fees. - **Derivatives**: Futures, options, and perpetual swaps for advanced trading strategies. - **Structured Products**: Yield-bearing products for passive income. - **OKX Wallet**: Self-custody Web3 wallet supporting dApps, DeFi, NFTs, and cross-chain swaps. - **OKX Pay**: Fiat on-ramp and payment infrastructure for seamless deposits. - **Institutional Services**: Ultra-low latency API connectivity, prime brokerage, and tailored liquidity solutions. - **Proof of Reserves**: Monthly public attestation of asset backing (1:1). ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed. - **Key Metrics**: Over 100 million customers worldwide; 2,886 employees (as of mid-2026, +14.3% YoY); $200M total funding (venture round, March 2026). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: One undisclosed investor in the latest round. Partnerships include McLaren F1, Manchester City FC, Tribeca Film Festival. - **Growth Signals**: Expanded into Australia, Brazil, Netherlands, Singapore, and Turkey in the last year; plans to enter US, Belgium, and UAE. Active job postings: 246. Employee headcount grew 14.3% YoY. ## Competitive Advantages - **Liquidity & Low Fees**: One of the top crypto exchanges by trading volume with competitive fee structures. - **Transparency**: Monthly proof-of-reserves reports publicly verifiable. - **Security**: Multi-layer security, GSLB, distributed server clusters, and dedicated security engineering teams. - **Global Reach**: Available in over 180 countries/regions with localized support. - **Web3 Integration**: Deeply connected wallet bridging centralized and decentralized finance. ## Strategic Focus - **AI-Native Product & Engineering**: Investing heavily in AI agents, chatbots, and infrastructure for automated trading and user experience. - **Institutional Growth**: Expanding VIP relationship management, prime brokerage, and institutional-grade tools. - **Global Regulatory Compliance**: Obtaining licenses in new jurisdictions (e.g., Singapore, Turkey, Brazil) while maintaining a robust compliance center. - **Web3 Ecosystem**: Growing the OKX Wallet and dApp connectivity to drive DeFi adoption. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Values-driven environment with core principles: "WE before Me", "Do the right thing", and "Get things done". Emphasis on ownership, transparency, and innovation. - **Work Policy**: Hybrid/office roles across multiple global hubs (Singapore, Hong Kong, San Jose, Dubai, etc.). Remote flexibility varies by role. - **Perks**: Competitive benefits including learning budgets, team events, and the "Supernova Program" for early-career talent. Engineering teams work on cutting-edge blockchain and AI problems. - **Engineering Culture**: Strong focus on AI-native development, Rust/Java/Go, mobile infrastructure, and security. High percentage of technical roles (721 engineers, 10% of workforce). - **Growth Opportunity**: Rapidly scaling company with global expansion, offering cross-functional mobility and exposure to senior leadership. ## Sources 1. [okx.com - About & Careers](https://www.okx.com/en-us/join-us) 2. [LinkedIn - OKX Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/okxofficial/jobs) 3. [Greenhouse - OKX Job Board](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/okx) 4. 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