Engineering Manager, Risk
Who We Are
The innovative advancements by OKX are transforming global systems through their state-of-the-art digital asset exchange, Web3 portal, and blockchain ecosystems. The organization is dedicated to fostering a more equitable, transparent, and inclusive society through blockchain technology, with over 50 million users, 3000+ staff members, and support from 180+ countries who share this vision. With a strong commitment to safety and reliability backed by Proof of Reserves, OKX proudly collaborates with partners associated with Arts and Sports.
About the Opportunity
The Risk Engineering team at OKX US Engineering, located in San Jose, is responsible for identifying, preventing, and managing payment risks. This team has experienced rapid growth and is continuing to expand. An enthusiastic engineering manager is sought to lead the OKBrain Infra and ML team. As the team progresses in developing pipelines and ML models, this role presents an exceptional opportunity to drive significant impacts. If you thrive on delivering outcomes, enjoy a dynamic work environment, and are passionate about combating payment fraud, we invite you to join us on an exciting journey of growth at OKX.
What You’ll Be Doing
Leading the establishment and management of the OKBrain Infra and ML team at OKX
Collaborating with product and organizational objectives, and working closely with cross-functional teams to achieve key milestones
Crafting a long-term technical roadmap aligned with the goals of the Risk Engineering organization
Steering system design and providing technical solutions for data pipelines and ML models
Devising and implementing risk data flows for data collection and storage, as well as tools for monitoring and issue resolution
Developing the feature store and delivering feature data to end-users
Implementing effective labeling processes, quality measurement procedures, and tooling support
Building infrastructure to support ML development, testing, and deployment
Creating ML models for assessing payment risks based on defined metrics from product, data science, and engineering teams
Establishing a sampling process to enhance the performance of ML models iteratively
What We Look For In You
Minimum of 8 years of industry experience, including 3-5 years of managing teams of 5-10 individuals
At least 3 years of experience in ML development, with proficient skills in pipeline development and model training
Comfortable with a 50% management and 50% hands-on split, utilizing Python for ML or Java for infrastructure
Proficient in system design, coding, and code review, especially in preparation for code releases
Results-oriented and data-driven mindset
Nice to Haves
Experience in the global payment risk sector
Fluency in Mandarin
Perks & Benefits
Competitive total compensation package
Learning & Development programs, along with education subsidies for employee growth
Diverse team-building activities and company events
Wellness and meal allowances
Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees and their dependents
OKX Statement
The mentioned salary range for this role is $235,000 to $330,000 but could vary depending on several factors including skills, knowledge, experience, and market location. In addition to the base salary, eligible candidates may receive performance bonuses and long-term incentives as part of the compensation package, in conjunction with a range of medical, financial, and wellbeing benefits. OKX promotes equal employment opportunities regardless of various factors and welcomes applicants through the internal or external careers site. Compliance with employment laws concerning fair chance ordinances is taken seriously, considering applicants with criminal records.