OKX

Venture capital for blockchain startups

Engineering Director - Frontend

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSingaporeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science or a related field, 10+ years of engineering experience including 5+ years managing technical teams, and solid full-stack capabilities with frontend depth.
Deep command of core frontend technologies, including React or Vue internals, engineering toolchains, performance optimization, and cross-platform solutions, with enough backend and API fluency to drive substantive technical discussions.
A proven track record leading frontend for products with more than 1 million daily active users in high-concurrency, high-availability environments.
Demonstrated experience driving cross-team collaboration and standard adoption through technical influence rather than organizational authority.
Genuine understanding of and enthusiasm for crypto, familiarity with centralized and decentralized exchange trading mechanics, Web3 wallet and signing mechanisms, and mainstream payment gateway ecosystems.
Experience owning frontend delivery for trading, fintech, payments, or crypto products, and comfort navigating the tensions between compliance, security, and user experience.
Familiarity with the Web3 frontend ecosystem, including ethers.js, wagmi, viem, WalletConnect, and EVM contract interactions.
Deep understanding of how AI is reshaping product design and ability to integrate AI into product decisions rather than treating it purely as a development accelerator.

Responsibilities

Own the overall frontend team across core business verticals, including Trading and Payment, covering hiring, development, and pipeline building.
Partner effectively with Product, Backend, Security, and Compliance to drive cross-functional outcomes through technical judgment, not just execution.
Lead technical design and delivery for core business features, including trading system frontend experiences, wallet and asset management, AI-powered trading products, payment gateway integrations, and KYC/AML frontend implementation.
Stay sensitive to business metrics and user experience, making sound trade-offs between speed and quality.
Integrate AI into product decisions and design in response to changing user expectations, product form factors, and research and development efficiency.
Drive technology stack alignment and evolution; proactively identify and address technical risk; establish high engineering quality standards in crypto security contexts, including private key security, frontend attack prevention, and compliance auditing.
Build technical and business influence at company level and communicate technical value and business judgment clearly to engineers, product managers, and senior leadership.
Participate in industry engagements to attract high-potential talent passionate about crypto.

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

Business & Team Leadership Own the overall frontend team across core business verticals including Trading and Payment, covering hiring, development, and pipeline building. Partner effectively with Product, Backend, Security, and Compliance — driving cross-functional outcomes through technical judgment, not just execution.
Product Delivery & Technical Execution Lead technical design and delivery for core business features including trading system frontend experience, wallet and asset management, AI-powered trading products, payment gateway integrations, and KYC/AML frontend implementation. Stay deeply sensitive to business metrics and user experience, making sound trade-offs between speed and quality.
Product & Engineering Thinking in the AI Era Demonstrate deep understanding of how AI is reshaping product paradigms — changing user expectations, product form factors, and R&D efficiency. Integrate AI into product decisions and design, not merely as a productivity tool.
Technical Judgment & Standard-Setting Drive tech stack alignment and evolution. Proactively identify and address technical risk. Establish high engineering quality standards in complex crypto security contexts — private key security, frontend attack prevention, compliance auditing, and more.
Cross-Team Influence Build dual technical and business influence at the company level. Communicate technical value and business judgment clearly to engineers, product managers, and senior leadership alike. Participate in industry engagements to attract high-potential talent who are genuinely passionate about crypto.

What We Look For In You

Bachelor's degree or above in CS or related field; 10+ years of engineering experience including 5+ years managing technical teams; solid full-stack capabilities with frontend depth
Deep command of core frontend technologies (React/Vue internals, engineering toolchains, performance optimization, cross-platform solutions), with enough backend and API fluency to drive substantive technical discussions
Proven track record leading frontend for products with DAU 1M+ in high-concurrency, high-availability environments
Demonstrated experience driving cross-team collaboration and standard adoption through technical influence rather than organizational authority.
Genuine understanding of and enthusiasm for crypto — familiar with CEX/DEX trading mechanics, Web3 wallet and signing mechanisms, and mainstream payment gateway ecosystems
Experience owning frontend delivery for trading, fintech, payments, or crypto products; comfortable navigating the tensions between compliance, security, and user experience
Familiarity with the Web3 frontend ecosystem (ethers.js / wagmi / viem, WalletConnect, EVM contract interactions, etc.)
Deep understanding of how AI is reshaping product design; can integrate AI into product decisions rather than treating it purely as a development accelerator

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:

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About the Company

OKX

Venture capital for blockchain startups

OKX Ventures acts as the investment arm of the OKX cryptocurrency exchange, funding and supporting blockchain, DeFi, and Web3 projects. It invests across a wide range of areas—from infrastructure and middleware to applications and games—aiming to strengthen the crypto ecosystem. The firm provides capital and access to OKX’s network of partners and advisors to help portfolio companies grow and succeed. Notable holdings include Polygon, Solana, and Avalanche, reflecting a strategy focused on projects with potential to impact the crypto industry at large. OKX Ventures differentiates itself through its crypto-native perspective, extensive industry network, and active involvement in portfolio development, rather than just providing funding. Its goal is to identify promising projects and help them scale, contributing to a more robust and innovative blockchain ecosystem.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: $1.1B
Headquarters: Singapore, Singapore
Founded: 2017

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