Principal AI Engineer, Chatbot Development

OKX • $313K — $450K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD or Master's in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or related field
  • 10+ years of industry experience
  • Expertise in industrial dialogue systems, intent classification, and policy control
  • Proven experience deploying large-scale conversational products
  • Hands-on design of multi-tier intent routing and classifier training
  • Experience building structured dialogue evaluation frameworks

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and development of conversational Chatbot products
  • Drive performance optimization through experimentation and simulations
  • Design multi-level intent routing and fallback strategies
  • Build dialogue quality evaluation systems
  • Lead automated bad-case discovery and A/B testing
  • Ensure scalability and compliance of AI solutions in crypto

Benefits

  • Performance bonus and long-term incentives offered
  • Comprehensive medical benefits provided
  • Resources for financial planning and management
  • Promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment
  • Support for professional growth and career advancement opportunities
Full Job Description
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

We are looking for a Principal AI Engineer to lead the architecture and deployment of large-scale, LLM-powered conversational Chatbot systems serving both enterprise and consumer use cases.

This is a hands-on technical role focused on building intelligent, autonomous chatbot systems operating in real-time crypto environments. You will define the technical vision and own end-to-end delivery of production-grade conversational AI platforms.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Lead the design, development, and lifecycle management for conversational Chatbots products for enterprise and consumer use cases.
  • Drive experimentation, simulations, and continuous learning pipelines for Chatbot performance optimization.
  • Design multi-level intent routing, classifier training, and fallback strategies.
  • Building dialogue quality evaluation systems.
  • Drive automated bad-case discovery, A/B testing, and continuous iteration loops.
  • Ensure system scalability, security, and regulatory compliance of AI-powered solutions in the crypto exchange domain.

What We Look For In You
  • PhD or Master's in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or related field with at least 10 years of industry experience.
  • Deep understanding of the engineering complexity behind industrial dialogue systems, including orchestration layers, intent classification, policy control, and fallback strategies.
  • Proven experience deploying large-scale conversational products (To Business or To Consumer) in production environments.
  • Hands-on experience designing multi-tier intent routing and training classifiers for high-accuracy task allocation.
  • Experience building structured dialogue evaluation frameworks (automatic metrics, LLM-as-judge, human review systems, etc.).
  • Strong experience driving automated bad-case discovery, logging systems, experiment design, and A/B testing frameworks.
Nice to Haves

  • Experience in top-tier AI labs or Tech industry leaders
  • Experience in high-frequency trading, fintech, Web3, or crypto platforms is a strong advantage
  • Startups or research-intensive environments preferred; must be comfortable operating with ambiguity and speed
OKX Statement

The salary range for this position is $313,055.00 to $450,000.00. The salary offered depends on a variety of factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. In addition to the salary, a performance bonus and long-term incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Applicants should apply via Okcoin and OKX internal or external careers site.

OKX is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Notice:

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There has never been a more opportune time to join the dynamic team at OKX—the forefront of innovation in the digital asset exchange market.

Work You’ll Do

Join OKX's market-leading team to assist some of the most sophisticated and forward-thinking traders in mastering the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency trading and investment. Transform the landscape of digital finance with the brightest minds at OKX, where innovation meets deep industry expertise in a culture of diversity and leadership. Lead from a unique position in the marketplace, at the nexus of technology, financial expertise, and digital innovation. Work with a global team of business and technology advisors to help clients and the company navigate through the complexities of digital finance. Collaborate with a dedicated group of professionals in an environment where career growth and opportunities are abundant.

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