Senior Software Engineer, Rust (Cross-Platform)

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 Team

As a

Rust Engineer , you will play a key role in shaping and advancing OKX’s next-generation, cross-platform architecture. You’ll design, build, and optimize core services and frameworks that power OKX’s products across multiple platforms.

This role calls for deep technical expertise in Rust, creativity in solving complex architectural challenges, and the ability to drive engineering excellence at scale. It’s a unique opportunity to lead transformative initiatives in one of the fastest-moving industries while collaborating with a world-class engineering team.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead

the design and development of cross-platform software components in Rust, ensuring top-tier performance, safety, and reliability.

Architect

scalable, maintainable systems deployable across diverse operating systems and hardware architectures.

Define and enforce

coding standards, testing frameworks, and CI/CD practices to ensure code quality and development efficiency.

Build

and maintain

shared components and libraries

to streamline development across OKX’s applications and platforms.

Solve

complex interoperability challenges involving

FFI bindings , system integration, and platform-specific optimizations.

Act as the technical authority

on application architecture, driving improvements in performance, stability, and scalability.

Champion innovation

by staying ahead of emerging trends in the

Rust ecosystem , cross-platform frameworks, and developer tooling.

Mentor and empower

engineers across teams through guidance on Rust best practices, system design, and architectural principles.

Shape

OKX’s broader

technology strategy and engineering culture

through cross-functional collaboration and technical leadership.

What We Look For In You

Bachelor’s degree in

Computer Science ,

Software Engineering , or a related field; an advanced degree is a plus.

Builds AI-leveraged engineering workflows, curating domain knowledge bases, harnessing context, and codifying repeatable agent skills/workflows, so AI tools like Claude Code/Codex deliver reliably on real production work.

4+ years

of production software development experience, with

1+ years

specializing in Rust.

Expert-level proficiency

in Rust, including ownership and borrowing, lifetimes, async programming, unsafe Rust, and FFI integration.

Solid understanding of

Rust compiler internals ,

WebAssembly (WASM) , and modern build toolchains.

Deep knowledge of

systems programming , including concurrency models, memory management, CPU architecture, and performance profiling.

Strong foundation in

data structures ,

algorithms , and

operating system fundamentals .

Excellent

communication and leadership skills , with proven experience mentoring engineers and delivering complex systems at scale.

Nice-To-Haves

Active contributions to the

Rust open-source community

or notable public projects.

Experience with

blockchain systems ,

smart contracts , or

cryptographic protocols .

Background in

high-performance or embedded systems

development, with an emphasis on performance tuning and optimization.

Prior experience in

trading systems

or

financial technology platforms .

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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