What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Staff Engineer, Consumer Trading position at NEAR?
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.
About The Opportunity
As a Senior Staff Engineer , you will be a key technical leader within our engineering team, driving the development and evolution of our consumer crypto trading , Stable coin as a service , and our fiat deposit / withdrawal services . You will take ownership of critical architectural decisions, influence team strategy, and lead large-scale projects that shape the future of our platform. Your work will focus on solving complex, ambiguous problems with a long-term vision, ensuring our systems remain scalable, maintainable, and efficient.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Technical Leadership : Serve as a key technical influencer, driving architecture, design, and best practices across the engineering organization.
- System Design & Architecture : Take ownership of system-wide architecture, proactively addressing technical debt and improving system efficiency.
- Large-Scale Project Leadership : Lead and execute complex projects, breaking down initiatives into parallel work streams for the team.
- Scalability & Performance : Identify and resolve scaling bottlenecks, optimizing systems for high availability and performance.
- Technical Trade-offs : Make informed decisions balancing short-term business objectives with long-term system integrity.
- Operational Excellence : Drive security, quality, and observability best practices to ensure robust and maintainable systems.
- Hands-on Coding & Code Quality : Write high-quality, maintainable, and extensible code that serves as a reference for other engineers. Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and mentor team members on improving code quality.
- Mentorship & Talent Development : Actively mentor engineers, contribute to technical hiring, and provide assessments for internal promotions.
- Cross-functional Collaboration : Work closely with product, security, compliance, and operations teams to align technical solutions with business needs.
What We Look For In You
Preferred Qualifications
Perks & Benefits
OKX Statement
The base salary range for this position is $238,518 to $328,708. The salary offered depends on a variety of factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. In addition to the salary, a performance bonus and long-term incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as a full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Applicants should apply via OKX internal or external careers site.
OKX is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Salary : $238,518 - $328,708
