
Senior Director/ Vice President, AI at OKX
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR; San Jose, California, United States; Singapore, SingaporeFull-timeEngineeringPosted 15 days ago
About the Role
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<p class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-ARMWdtKDIowwlyxaSOuuzEqssIf"><em>OKX</em><em> will be prioritising applicants who have a current right to work in Singapore, and do not require OKX's sponsorship of a visa.</em></p>
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<h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-ARMWdtKDIowwlyxaSOuuzEqssIf"><strong>Who We Are</strong></h2>
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<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusxfrenHjJKtgnorBrzgGFPb">At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom.</div>
<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusxfrenHjJKtgnorBrzgGFPb">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.</div>
<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusxfrenHjJKtgnorBrzgGFPb">Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: <em>We Before Me</em>, <em>Do the Right Thing</em>, and <em>Get Things Done</em>. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er.</div>
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<h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-PiRwdXFmiomeQDxx0RUuDGJ1sag"><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></h2>
<p>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.</p>
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<h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-HytwdMMd1o5PQtxqi9QudDSMsWV"><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong><strong> </strong></h2>
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<li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZTCbdhjUvoLH72xDRdQl7AsagOh" data-list="bullet"><strong>Team Leadership</strong> — Build, manage, and develop a team of AI engineers and researchers; own hiring, growth, and performance across the function</li>
<li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-U9TVdAXfmosC2pxGyAclhnJAgAg" data-list="bullet"><strong>Agent Product Delivery</strong> — Lead end-to-end delivery of autonomous AI Agent products, covering the full lifecycle from requirements and architecture through to production operations</li>
<li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GQbVdEFtoojAulxbUA6lFjNsgld" data-list="bullet"><strong>Eval-Driven Development</strong> — Establish benchmark-driven evaluation frameworks that replace manual iteration with quantifiable quality signals across agent systems</li>
<li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-C4emdPq8Qo0uiCx4aTuljuIegNh" data-list="bullet"><strong>Agent Harness Design</strong> — Design and implement end-to-end Agent Harness infrastructure to ensure agent stability and reliability in complex, real-world scenarios</li>
<li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-IFe3d8lMnou73Ixpd5MlnqDCgad" data-list="bullet"><strong>LLM</strong><strong> Orchestration</strong> — Orchestrate creative reasoning steps alongside deterministic guardrails, finding the right balance between flexibility and control</li>
<li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-B0mZdVhbxoSn5txLop7lNCsigZg" data-list="bullet"><strong>Engineering Workflow Integration</strong> — Embed AI Agent capabilities deeply into core products and engineering pipelines, improving both developer productivity and business value</li>
<li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-E82DdDPwwokIZAx2PnCl747Bgyc" data-list="bullet"><strong>Cross-functional Alignment</strong> — Collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to ensure technical direction stays tightly aligned with strategic priorities</li>
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<h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-ZvAmdvgIGoKyiHxjBTiu68Kcs9d"><strong>What We Look For In You </strong></h2>
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<li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Uvgfd4cE9od5VExSqx1lijeXgDc" data-list="bullet">Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field </li>
<li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SvATdtzjVoLvJKxzUunlor0fgnc" data-list="bullet">10+ years of experience in AI/ML research, productization, or platform development, including core technical or leadership roles at globally recognized technology companies</li>
<li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XLd8dQ4TCorLQdxXkw0lOKaZgwf" data-list="bullet">Deep expertise in LLMs and Generative AI, deep learning, reinforcement learning, recommendation systems, and related areas</li>
<li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-IUojdSP9XoeNTmx25vplN3YEgcg" data-list="bullet">Proven track record of translating AI capabilities into measurable business outcomes</li>
<li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FxEyd6OEPoTM3VxbFvOlYlFrgHg" data-list="bullet">End-to-end delivery experience with autonomous AI Agent products, from inception and architecture through to production operations</li>
<li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NdxEdtPGHoRziXxAPo8l7dBLggb" data-list="bullet">Hands-on experience integrating AI deeply into engineering and development workflows — such as AI coding assistants, automated code review, or developer productivity tooling</li>
<li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LbKMdEGDIonvlUxtMIjlIKnXgub" data-list="bullet">Proficiency in Mandarin and English is required to collaborate across our multilingual, cross-regional teams</li>
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<h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-DiLSdqfwUoKOraxakB6uGEomsXl"><strong>Nice to Haves</strong></h2>
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<li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-IkcCdj19Io1pmLx2VTJlS4TjgNe" data-list="bullet">Background at an AI-native startup or frontier AI lab, with familiarity with fast-cycle product iteration</li>
<li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-M9DxdQL4doBUbhx2xwolYQH1gjh" data-list="bullet">AI publications, patents, or industry-recognized technical contributions</li>
<li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YcKnd18Nhok01Mx0QvWlgwv8gSc" data-list="bullet">Familiarity with the unique technical challenges of applying AI in crypto, fintech, or high-frequency data environments</li>
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<h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-CmqsdZ2GTo6Z9VxuHx4ugzRRsm3"><strong>Perks &<span style="font-size: 18pt;"> Benefits </span></strong></h2>
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<li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XvQudJ7z0ouSnuxOibouMkKzsCc" data-list="bullet">Competitive total compensation package</li>
<li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GAzBdJXxLo291PxrthXurPeds4g" data-list="bullet">L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development</li>
<li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CKPxdgHeoosenzxCpV2uV32ysz0" data-list="bullet">Various team building programs and company events</li>
<li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XjPSdIa92oGeLox9Qo9uejVEs4c" data-list="bullet">Wellness and meal allowances </li>
<li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CS34dAJCDoMDHxx95pZu43yjsxB" data-list="bullet">Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants </li>
<li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Uqtsd4bN8oaHt7xyPlYuxmfcsob" data-list="bullet">More that we love to tell you along the process!</li>
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