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Lead Backend Development Engineer
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
About Us
Established in 2018, Bybit is one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges and digital financial platforms, serving over 80 million users across more than 200 countries and regions. Powered by world-class technology and a user-first mindset, Bybit delivers a seamless ecosystem across trading, payments, wealth management, custody, institutional services, and Web3 — connecting users to the future of digital finance.
Our core values define how we build. We listen, care and improve to create products and experiences that put users first. Backed by a global team of ambitious builders, problem-solvers, and innovators, we foster a high-performance and fast-moving environment where talent is empowered to drive real impact at the global scale. Supported by 24/7 multilingual customer service and a strong commitment to innovation, we are shaping the future of finance through technology, collaboration, and bold execution.
Today, Bybit is recognized as one of the most trusted and transparent platforms in the digital asset industry, continuing to expand its global presence while building the infrastructure for the next generation of financial services.
Job Responsibilities
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AI Gateway Platform Development & Evolution:
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Independently own the design and implementation of a unified access layer, routing governance, and end-to-end observability system supporting multi-model, multi-cloud, and multi-vendor environments.
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Contribute to AI ecosystem development by delivering standardized monitoring, security auditing, and automated management of AI data flows to improve operational efficiency.
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Core Gateway R&D & Maintenance:
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Independently develop, performance-tune, and maintain core capabilities of the traffic ingress gateway, including unified authentication, high-frequency rate limiting & circuit breaking, fine-grained canary releases, and protocol adaptation.
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System Stability & Reliability:
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Conduct deep performance optimization for high-concurrency, low-latency scenarios.
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Enhance gateway disaster recovery, multi-cluster deployment, and elastic scaling capabilities to ensure system security and cost efficiency in complex environments.
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Strong Programming Foundation:
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Proficiency in at least one of Golang / Python / Lua; solid understanding of data structures and algorithms; ability to write high-quality, scalable system-level code.
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AI Infrastructure Development:
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Familiarity with mainstream LLM API specifications; ability to design efficient integration solutions for multi-model access.
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Hands-on experience handling AI-specific technical challenges such as streaming (SSE) and long-lived connection management.
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Networking & Gateway Expertise:
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Deep understanding of TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, HTTP/2, and gRPC protocol fundamentals.
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Familiarity with the internals or plugin development of at least one mainstream gateway component (Nginx / OpenResty / APISIX / Kong); ability to independently own the design and implementation of individual technical modules.
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Core Soft Skills (Potential & Growth)
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Highly self-driven, capable of executing tasks independently with a high standard of quality.
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Rigorous logical thinking, strong problem-solving ability in complex scenarios, and a collaborative team mindset.
Why Join Us
At Bybit, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching work environment.
Our benefits include:
- Study Growth Fund: We support your professional development and continuous learning.
- Internal Events: Participate in regular team-building activities, workshops, and events designed to promote collaboration and innovation.
- Global Collaboration: Be part of a diverse, international team, working alongside colleagues from around the world.
- Career Advancement: Access opportunities for growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding global company.
- Internal Mobility: Grow with us- Your long-term development is important to us. We offer internal job opportunities to help build your career path.
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