Principal Backend Development Engineer

Bybit · 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.

Responsibilities:

Deeply understand business requirements; write technical proposals and system designs; lead the team to achieve business goals.

Own the planning, development, and optimization of shared technical components, and drive their adoption across business lines.

Analyze system bottlenecks, resolve complex technical issues, and perform performance tuning on systems.

Explore new ideas and solutions in the industry to enhance the company's technical capabilities.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science or a related field.

5+ years of backend development experience, with 2+ years of Golang architecture experience.

Proficient in common Golang frameworks, language features, and data structures, with a deep understanding of their characteristics and underlying implementations.

Skilled in developing API interfaces; solid understanding of concurrency principles, with hands-on experience building concurrent and high-load systems.

Familiar with distributed systems; proficient in mainstream service frameworks and message middleware, with knowledge of their implementation principles.

Strong logical thinking and business comprehension skills; good coding habits with clear structure and consistent naming conventions.

Experience with Docker/Kubernetes automation or DevOps practices is a plus.

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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