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title: 'Principal AI Engineer, AI Agent Development at OKX'
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# Principal AI Engineer, AI Agent Development at OKX

- **Company:** OKX
- **Location:** Hong Kong, Hong Kong / Singapore, Singapore
- **Posted:** 2025-08-22
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-06
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/okx/jobs/6690158003

## 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 seeking a Principal Engineer with a deep expertise in autonomous AI agent architecture and deployment, to spearhead the design, development, and optimization of intelligent agent systems on our global crypto exchange platform. This is a senior role requiring a hands-on AI science background combined with strategic oversight, technical direction, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will work at the cutting edge of AI and crypto, designing AI agents that can autonomously reason, act, and evolve in complex, real-time environments such as trading, security, compliance, and customer interaction.

## What You’ll Be Doing

- Lead the design, development, and lifecycle management of autonomous AI agents tailored to crypto exchange operations (e.g., customer assistant, trading bots, risk detection agents, fraud prevention agents, etc.).

- Architect multi-agent systems (MAS) and frameworks to support goal-directed, reasoning, planning, and reinforcement-learning-based agents.

- Collaborate with product, engineering, business, and operation teams to define agent roles and measurable KPIs.

- Drive experimentation, simulations, and continuous learning pipelines for agent performance optimization.

- Stay ahead of the curve on developments in AGI, LLM-integrated agents, and cognitive architectures; apply relevant innovations to production systems.

- Mentor and lead a team of AI scientists and engineers; help define the AI roadmap and research strategy.

- Ensure system scalability, security, and regulatory compliance of AI-powered solutions in the crypto exchange domain.

## What We Look For In You

-

PhD or Master's in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, Robotics or related field with at least 10 years of industry experience.

- Proven experience building and deploying autonomous AI agents in live environments. Ideal candidates will have:

- Designed multi-agent frameworks or agent ecosystems (e.g., AutoGPT, OpenAgents, LangGraph, LangFuse, Dify, Coze, etc.).

- Experience with goal-oriented agents, context engineering, memory management, tool use, and RL-based decision making.

- Developed agents for real-time decision-making, such as trading, gaming, customer support, or operations.

- Track record of delivering end-to-end AI systems in fast-paced, high-scale environments (preferably finance, crypto, or high-frequency domains).

Nice to Haves

- Experience in top-tier AI labs or Tech industry leaders

- Experience in high-frequency trading, fintech, Web3, or crypto platforms is a strong advantage

- Startups or research-intensive environments preferred; must be comfortable operating with ambiguity and speed

## 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!

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. [okx.com - Main Site](https://www.okx.com/)

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