Senior Director/ VP, AI

Okx
Hong Kong; Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong; Hong Kong SAR
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior AI leaders with deep technical expertise in LLMs and autonomous agents, requiring Mandarin proficiency and a track record of delivering AI products in crypto or fintech.

Best fit for

  • Senior AI leaders who balance technical depth with product strategy in autonomous agents.
    — “lead both the people and the product — building and managing a high-calibre AI team
  • Candidates with a PhD and 10+ years in AI research and productization at top tech firms.
    — “Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field
  • Leaders experienced in integrating AI into engineering workflows for developer productivity.
    — “Hands-on experience integrating AI deeply into engineering and development workflows

Things to consider

  • Mandarin proficiency is mandatory for cross-regional collaboration.
    — “Proficiency in Mandarin and English is required
  • No visa sponsorship for Singapore applicants; local work rights required.
    — “have a current right to work in Singapore, and do not require OKX's sponsorship of a visa

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific autonomous agent products you've shipped end-to-end.
    — “end-to-end delivery of autonomous AI Agent products
  • Showcase quantifiable business outcomes from your AI implementations.
    — “translating AI capabilities into measurable business outcomes
  • Demonstrate experience with AI in crypto or fintech environments.
    — “applying AI in crypto, fintech, or high-frequency data environments
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · CompanyLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • end-to-end delivery of autonomous AI Agent products
  • embedding AI capabilities into engineering workflows
Typical background
10+ years of experience in AI/ML research or productization

Skills & requirements

Required

Ai/ml ResearchProductizationPlatform DevelopmentLlmsDeep LearningReinforcement Learning

Preferred

AI PublicationsFast-cycle Product Iteration

Stack & domain

AIMLLlmsGenerative AiReinforcement LearningRecommendation SystemsCommunicationCollaborationProject ManagementCrypto

About the role

Original posting from Okx via Greenhouse

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

 

What We Look For In You 

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

Nice to Haves

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

Perks & Benefits

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 

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Source: Okx careers (Greenhouse)

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