OKX

Venture capital for blockchain startups

Staff Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Cloud EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSan Jose, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or above, majoring in Computer Science or a relevant domain, and over 6 years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, database administration, or related positions.
Proficiency in AWS distributed management, large-scale clustering, fault tolerance, backup, and load balancing technologies.
Deep understanding of high-availability architecture and capacity planning, with experience handling complex problems.
Linux operations, maintenance, debugging, troubleshooting, configuration tuning, and performance analysis capabilities.
Familiarity with Kubernetes for container orchestration and management.
Familiarity with AWS products and practical experience deploying and tuning EC2, EKS, VPC, or big-data products.
Experience with microservices architecture, including deployment, scaling, and maintenance.
Experience monitoring, operating, and managing large-scale AWS servers and containers.
Hands-on experience with big-data or machine-learning platforms such as Databricks, AWS SageMaker, or Aliyun DSW, including support for data pipelines, notebook environments, and model training or deployment workflows.
Familiarity with deploying, configuring, and maintaining Nginx, Kong, and other software.
Proficiency in at least one of Python, Go, or shell for development.
Strong engineering skills and proficiency in at least one infrastructure sub-area, such as public-cloud networking, Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, or cloud-native technologies.
Experience with internal developer platforms and proficiency with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code or Codex.
Ability in business analysis and system architecture, problem-solving, and self-direction.

Responsibilities

Maintain and configure AWS products and services.
Research, architect, and implement solutions based on AWS products.
Perform daily maintenance of AWS cloud environments.
Support deployment, maintenance, and scaling of big-data and machine-learning platforms, including Databricks, AWS SageMaker, and Aliyun DSW, to enable data processing and model-training workflows.
Own the Databricks platform on AWS end to end, including workspace provisioning, account and workspace configuration, cluster policies, instance pools, and SQL warehouses, managed as code via the Databricks Terraform provider.
Monitor and optimize Databricks cost and performance, including cluster sizing and autoscaling, Photon and serverless adoption, DBU usage tracking through system tables, and job reliability tuning.
Automate provisioning, scaling, and configuration of infrastructure resources using tools such as Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.
Assist the team in troubleshooting and resolving production database issues during incidents.
Monitor company services and handle alerts in a timely manner to ensure service stability and uptime.
Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of new features.
Design, build, and maintain internal platforms and tooling to improve operational efficiency and support unified multi-cloud management across AWS, Alibaba Cloud, and other providers.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with relational databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL, and NoSQL or big-data storage systems such as Redis, MongoDB, and HBase.
Working knowledge of Terraform or similar infrastructure-as-code tools.
Bilingual ability in English and Mandarin.
Familiarity with operations and maintenance management for Alibaba Cloud, Google Cloud, Microsoft Cloud, and other cloud providers.

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 Team

Cloud Infrastructure Engineering is a critical engineering discipline and a job function in the company. Its charter is to build tools and infrastructure that promote early detection of production failures, leading to a stellar customer experience.

Our work is to drive safety, health and uptime of our platform, and the ability to remedy unforeseen problems. By removing some of the complex burdens on how to scale and maintain uptime in distributed systems, Cloud Infrastructure Engineer allows development teams to focus on feature development instead of the nuances of achieving and maintaining service level commitments.

About the Opportunity:

We’re looking for a creative and driven individual that can spearhead our effort to push “outside the box” infrastructure implementations, that will have a tremendous impact on our platform’s stability and scalability.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Responsible for the maintenance and configuration of AWS products and services
Responsible for the research, architecture and project implementation solutions based on AWS products
Responsible for the daily maintenance of each AWS cloud environment
Support the deployment, maintenance and scaling of big data and machine learning platforms (e.g., Databricks, AWS SageMaker, Aliyun DSW) to enable data processing and model training workflows
Own the Databricks platform on AWS end to end: workspace provisioning, account/workspace configuration, cluster policies, instance pools, and SQL warehouses, managed as code via the Databricks Terraform provider
Monitor and optimize Databricks cost and performance, including cluster sizing and autoscaling, Photon/serverless adoption, DBU usage tracking via system tables, and job reliability tuning
Automate the provisioning, scaling, and configuration of infrastructure resources using tools like Terraform and CI/CD pipelines
Assist the team in troubleshooting and resolving production database issues during incidents
Monitor company services and handle alerts in a timely manner to ensure service stability and uptime
Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of new features
Design, build and maintain internal platforms and tooling to improve operational efficiency, and support unified multi-cloud management across AWS, Alibaba Cloud, and other providers

What We Look For In You:

Bachelors degree or above, major in Computer Science or relevant domains, with over 6 years of experience in DevOps, SRE, DBA or related positions
Proficient in AWS distributed management, large-scale clustering, fault tolerance, backup, load balancing and other technologies
Have a deep understanding of high availability architecture, capacity planning, and rich experience in handling complex problems
Have solid Linux platform operation and maintenance and debugging capabilities, and be proficient in troubleshooting, configuration tuning, and performance analysis
Familiar with Kubernetes (k8s) for container orchestration and management
Familiar with the functional features of AWS products and core products, and have rich practical experience in deployment and tuning of EC2, EKS, VPC, or big data products
Experience with microservices architecture, including deployment, scaling, and maintenance
Experience in monitoring, O&M and management of AWS large-scale servers and containers
Experience in relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL or big-data storage systems (e.g., Redis, MongoDB, HBase) is a plus
Hands-on experience with big data / machine learning platforms such as Databricks, AWS SageMaker, or Aliyun DSW, including supporting data pipelines, notebook environments, and model training/deployment workflows
Familiar with the deployment, configuration and maintenance of Nginx, kong and other software
Proficient in using Python/Go/shell for development
Strong engineering skills, proficient in at least one infrastructure sub-area, public cloud networking, SRE, DevOps or cloud-native
Experience with internal developer platforms and proficiency in AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, Codex) to improve engineering efficiency
Working knowledge of Terraform or similar IaC tools is a plus
Excellent business analysis ability, system architecture ability, and problem-solving ability. and strong self-drive

Nice to Have:

Bilingual in English and Mandarin
Familiar with the operation and maintenance management of Alibaba Cloud, Google Cloud, Microsoft Cloud and other cloud providers.

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
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OKX Statement:

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 for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The salary range for this position is $214,666 to $321,999.

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.

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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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