Okx
Principal Engineer Middleware
$126,000 – $144,0003h ago
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.
About the Opportunity OKX is looking for a Senior Director of AI to lead both the people and the product — building and managing a high-calibre AI team while maintaining close involvement in how autonomous agent systems are designed, evaluated, and shipped into production. This role is for someone who leads by doing: grounded in the technical craft, sharp on product direction, and able to translate both into real business outcomes. What You’ll Be Doing
Team Leadership — Build, manage, and develop a team of AI engineers and researchers; own hiring, growth, and performance across the function Agent Product Delivery — Lead end-to-end delivery of autonomous AI Agent products, covering the full lifecycle from requirements and architecture through to production operations Eval-Driven Development — Establish benchmark-driven evaluation frameworks that replace manual iteration with quantifiable quality signals across agent systems Agent Harness Design — Design and implement end-to-end Agent Harness infrastructure to ensure agent stability and reliability in complex, real-world scenarios LLM Orchestration — Orchestrate creative reasoning steps alongside deterministic guardrails, finding the right balance between flexibility and control Engineering Workflow Integration — Embed AI Agent capabilities deeply into core products and engineering pipelines, improving both developer productivity and business value Cross-functional Alignment — Collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to ensure technical direction stays tightly aligned with strategic priorities
Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field 10+ years of experience in AI/ML research, productization, or platform development, including core technical or leadership roles at globally recognized technology companies Deep expertise in LLMs and Generative AI, deep learning, reinforcement learning, recommendation systems, and related areas Proven track record of translating AI capabilities into measurable business outcomes End-to-end delivery experience with autonomous AI Agent products, from inception and architecture through to production operations Hands-on experience integrating AI deeply into engineering and development workflows — such as AI coding assistants, automated code review, or developer productivity tooling Proficiency in Mandarin and English is required to collaborate across our multilingual, cross-regional teams
Background at an AI-native startup or frontier AI lab, with familiarity with fast-cycle product iteration AI publications, patents, or industry-recognized technical contributions Familiarity with the unique technical challenges of applying AI in crypto, fintech, or high-frequency data environments
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!
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