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Graduate Hire 2024/25 - Blockchain Engineer

Graduate Hire 2024/25 - Blockchain Engineer

2 Months ago • All levels • Product Management

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java

cpp

algorithms

rust

solidity

smart-contracts

cryptography

ethereum

scalability

innovation

Job Description

OKX is seeking a Blockchain Engineer to build and maintain its platform. You'll work with design, product, and engineering teams to identify customer needs and ship high-quality features. Must have experience with Java or GO language, Solidity, blockchain background, and knowledge of Ethereum and other chains.

Must have:

Java or GO
Solidity Language
Blockchain Background
Ethereum Knowledge

Good to have:

Zero-Knowledge Proofs
DeFi Projects
NFT Understanding
C++/Rust

Perks:

Competitive Compensation
L&D Programs

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OKX will be prioritising applicants who have a current right to work in Hong Kong, and do not require OKX's sponsorship of a visa.

If you are interested in more than one Supernova role, please apply to your first preference. We will still consider you for all opportunities.

Who We Are

At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by Crypto, ultimately contributing to every individual's freedom. OKX began as a crypto exchange giving millions of people access to crypto trading and over time becoming among the largest platforms in the world. In recent years, we have developed one of the most connected Web3 wallets used by millions to access decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets on a reliable platform that seamlessly connects with global banking and payments. In the last year, OKX has expanded into new markets including Australia, Brazil, Netherlands, Singapore and Turkey, with plans to launch in the US, Belgium and the UAE. We are deeply committed to shaping a fairer, more transparent and accessible society through blockchain technology. This is why we publish proof of reserves monthly, and continue to ship new innovative security features.

About OKX Graduate Program (Supernova)

The Supernova Program is a 3-year Career Accelerator Program that aims to fast-track, high performing graduates into technical experts and future leaders mainly in the fields of Product Engineering, Product Management, and Product Design. We firmly believe in the power of the new era. Join us to achieve your narrative around crypto.

As a graduate Blockchain Engineer, you will build and maintain the OKX platform with millions of daily active users. You will work cross-functionally with design, product, and other engineering teams to identify customer needs, and ship high-quality new features through fast iterations. This is an opportunity to learn the full life cycle of crypto platforms including pro/retail trading, asset management, and wallet.

Hiring Teams

As a graduate Blockchain Engineer, you will have an exceptional opportunity to immerse yourself in the full spectrum of DeFi products and services. Your role will involve actively participating in the development and maintenance of our innovative platform, catering to a diverse range of users engaged in either Defi trading, smart contracts, blockchain analysis, NFT, secure wallet solutions, explorer, earn, onchain AML etc. By collaborating closely with our design, product, and engineering teams, you will contribute to identifying customer needs, crafting advanced features, and delivering seamless experiences through agile iterations. Join our dynamic team and be at the forefront of shaping the future of decentralized finance (DeFi) with hands-on involvement in a comprehensive suite of DeFi-related products.

What You’ll Be Doing

Be part of the global engineering team to design and develop cutting-edge crypto-linked products on the platform. Deliver customized solutions with performance, scalability and continuous integration in mind while maintaining overall architecture consistency.
Be a problem solver to build high availability, high performance distributed service. Strive for optimization and maximize user satisfaction in a time-critical manner.
Partner closely with Design, Product and Marketing teams, drive rapid innovation by turning design ideas into quality features that scale to millions of users. Communicate effectively to peers, cross-functions and leadership on project deliverables.
Stay on top of industry trends, and evaluate new solutions to address our unique and fast-growing business needs. Prototype ideas quickly using cutting edge technologies.
Maintain high-quality technical documentation. Uphold technology best practices and code reviews with peers. Improve efficiency in cross-office/time zone collaboration.

What We Look For In You

Bachelors in Computer Science, Cryptography, Blockchain technology, Information Technology, Mathematics, or related fields, or self-taught enthusiasts
Familiar with theoretical foundations, algorithms of zero-knowledge proofs. These include but are not limited to: zkSNARK, zkSTARK, plonk, Groth16, Halo2
Proficient in Java or GO language, Solidity, blockchain background, and have a certain understanding of Ethereum and other chains
Strong interest in blockchain technology, strong learning ability and understanding ability; Be creative and be able to identify technical gap and improve workflow efficiency, coverage and quality of our solution

Nice to Have

Skilled in cryptographic algorithms such as homomorphic encryption, ring signatures, threshold signatures
Understand one or more mainstream DeFi projects: MakerDao, uniswap, compound, synthetix, etc.; or understand NFT, etc.
Understanding of zero-knowledge proof circuits using C++/rust
Fluent in spoken and written English and Mandarin

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