Staff/Senior Staff Engineer, Kubernetes
okx
(Senior) DeFi Trader
okx· Product Management
About this role
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 Opportunity
We are looking for a DeFi Trader to help lead and scale trading strategies across onchain markets. You will work across market making, arbitrage, liquidity provision, and event-driven opportunities, including selected exposure to prediction markets and sports/event contracts. The role partners closely with quant and engineering teams to improve strategy research, execution, automation, monitoring, and risk management in fragmented DeFi environments.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Trade and market-make across DeFi venues, including spot, perpetuals/derivatives, liquidity pools, and event-driven markets where relevant.
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Develop and manage strategies around cross-venue pricing, liquidity dislocations, basis/funding opportunities, and event-driven catalysts.
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Build and refine trading playbooks covering pre-trade analysis, execution, hedging, monitoring, and post-trade review.
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Monitor order books, onchain liquidity, funding/rate dynamics, oracle behavior, and settlement mechanics to capture edge while managing tail risk.
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Partner with engineers to improve execution infrastructure, quoting/automation systems, data pipelines, and monitoring dashboards.
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Collaborate with quant, risk, and business stakeholders to improve portfolio-level risk controls and capital allocation.
What We Look For In You
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Strong track record in systematic trading, market making, arbitrage, or event-driven trading, ideally across crypto or other electronic markets.
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Deep understanding of market microstructure, probability-based pricing, execution quality, and risk management.
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Proficiency in at least one programming language, with Python preferred and Rust, C++, or Java also relevant.
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Experience with onchain execution constraints, including gas, slippage, liquidity fragmentation, settlement risk, bridge risk, and smart contract risk.
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Ability to translate trading ideas into clear requirements for quant research, engineering implementation, and operational monitoring.
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Strong communication and collaboration skills across quant, engineering, risk, and business teams.
Nice to Have
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Experience trading prediction markets, sports/event contracts, or other event-driven instruments.
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Familiarity with CEX/DEX hedging workflows and delta-neutral risk frameworks.
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Experience building or working with real-time automation around market catalysts, news, or liquidity changes.
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Knowledge of oracle design, market resolution, dispute windows, and settlement edge cases.
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Experience trading on perpetual DEXs or managing DeFi-native derivatives strategies.
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Sports modeling experience, such as team/player priors, injury/news impact, and implied probability calibration.
Perks & Benefits
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Competitive total compensation package
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L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
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Various team building programs and company events
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Wellness and meal allowances
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Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants
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More that we love to tell you along the process!
Please note that Hong Kong is a group-level service hub, and OKX does not carry on a business of operating a virtual asset trading platform in Hong Kong.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the (Senior) DeFi Trader position at okx?
The salary for this (Senior) DeFi Trader role at okx is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the (Senior) DeFi Trader position at okx located?
This (Senior) DeFi Trader role at okx is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the (Senior) DeFi Trader at okx belong to?
This (Senior) DeFi Trader position is part of the Product Management department at okx. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the (Senior) DeFi Trader position at okx?
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When was the (Senior) DeFi Trader job at okx posted?
This (Senior) DeFi Trader position at okx was posted on Apr 16, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
(Senior) DeFi Trader
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