Software Engineer, Mobile
Summary
Build and scale high-performance native iOS or Android apps for OKX's crypto exchange and wallet, working on trading, payments, and growth features used by millions. The role emphasizes mobile architecture, performance tuning, testing, and applying AI coding tools in daily workflows.
Who We Are
About The Opportunity
We are looking for talented, impact-driven Mobile Engineers to join our engineering organization in Hong Kong. In this role, you will build and scale high-performance, resilient native mobile applications that power OKX’s core product ecosystems—ranging from high-concurrency payment and trading engines to user acquisition, engagement, and product growth systems. You will work on cross-functional engineering challenges at global scale, partnering closely with product design, backend architecture, security, and regional teams.
What You'll Be Doing
- Build & Scale Native Mobile Apps: Design, develop, and maintain modular, reliable native mobile features (iOS or Android) used by millions of global users.
- Architect Core Systems: Drive technical decision-making on mobile architecture, API design, performance optimization, and offline/network resiliency.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner closely with Product Management, Design, and Backend Engineering to translate complex user and commercial requirements into intuitive, reliable mobile experiences.
- Ensure Quality & Rigor: Write clean, testable, and maintainable code while maintaining high engineering standards for code reviews, testing, security, and monitoring.
- Integrate AI Workflows: Apply AI coding tools actively in your workflow—not only for code generation, but also to build and maintain repeatable personal AI development workflows.
- Modernize Engineering Tooling: Leverage modern development tools, automated CI/CD pipelines, and productivity workflows to maintain rapid iteration speeds.
What We Look For In You
- Solid software engineering fundamentals with hands-on experience building, shipping, or maintaining production native mobile applications (iOS with Swift/Objective-C or Android with Kotlin/Java).
- Strong understanding of mobile system design, clean architecture, memory management, testing, and performance tuning.
- Ability to actively apply AI coding tools in your workflow and continuously optimize personal engineering productivity.
- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to take ownership of end-to-end features and drive execution independently.
Nice-To-Haves
- Experience in fintech, crypto, digital payments, high-concurrency consumer apps, or growth systems.
- Familiarity with mobile architecture patterns, CI/CD pipelines, experimentation frameworks, or attribution tools.
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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Skills
As published by greenhouse · 6 questions · 2 written answers
Basics
First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Location
Short answers (1)
- Where are you currently employed or where were you last employed?
Pick from a list (3)
- What is your notice period to your current employer?
- What language(s) are you fluent in?
- Are you crypto-native?
Written answers (2)
- Please indicate if you are a Hong Kong Citizen, Permanent Resident, or if you require a work pass to work and reside in Hong Kong. For work pass holders, kindly also specify which pass you are currently holding, if applicable.
- Do you have any personal/professional experience in trading? If so, please describe.
