Sr/Principal Product Manager, Institution Trading

OKX-posted 3 months ago

$223,611 - $313,055/Yr

Full-time • Mid Level

San Jose, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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We are seeking a passionate and experienced Product Manager to spearhead the strategy, development, and growth of the OKX DEX Institution Trading Product, primarily focusing on DEX API. This is a critical role that will empower developers, traders, and an ecosystem of third-party applications to leverage the full potential of our industry-leading decentralized exchange aggregator. You will be responsible for defining the product vision, roadmap, and delivering a best-in-class API experience that caters to a diverse range of users, from individual algorithmic traders to large institutional partners and Web3 protocols.

Conduct in-depth market research, competitor analysis (including other DEX aggregators and API offerings), and stay at the forefront of industry trends in DeFi, DEXs, and API technologies.
Identify new opportunities and use cases for the DEX API to expand its adoption and utility.
Gather and prioritize product and customer requirements from various stakeholders, including internal teams (engineering, business development, marketing), external developers, partners, and the wider DeFi community.
Translate user needs and business requirements into detailed product specifications, user stories, and API documentation.
Work closely with engineering, design, and quality assurance teams throughout the product development lifecycle to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of API features and enhancements.
Oversee the API's performance, reliability, and scalability, ensuring an excellent developer experience.
Act as the primary advocate for developers using the OKX DEX API, understanding their pain points and actively seeking feedback for continuous improvement.
Collaborate with developer relations and marketing teams to create comprehensive documentation, tutorials, SDKs, and other resources to facilitate easy integration and adoption of the API.
Engage with the developer community through forums, social media, and events to foster a vibrant ecosystem around the OKX DEX API.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
3-5 years of experience in Product Management, preferably with a focus on API products, trading systems, or financial technology (FinTech).
Strong understanding of blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance (DeFi), and decentralized exchanges (DEXs).
Proven experience in defining and launching successful API products, with a deep understanding of API design principles, standards (REST, WebSocket), and best practices.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience working in an Agile development environment and collaborating effectively with engineering teams.
Proactive, self-driven, and able to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic industry.

Direct experience with DEX aggregators, smart contract interactions, and cross-chain bridging technologies.
Experience in building and managing developer communities.
Knowledge of algorithmic trading strategies and the needs of institutional traders in the crypto space.
Proficiency in Mandarin (to communicate effectively with diverse engineering and stakeholder teams).
A genuine passion for the potential of Web3 and decentralized technologies.

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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