About this role
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.
OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.
Introduction
We are seeking a Senior Staff / Principal AI Engineer to take a key technical leadership role in the design and development of OKX’s in-house Fake ID and document security system.
This is a high-impact, highly technical, and business-critical role. You will lead the 0→1 development of advanced AI models and systems that go beyond traditional vendor capabilities, with a strong focus on physical fake ID detection, document tampering detection, generative attack defense, and cross-user risk intelligence.
You will collaborate closely with Risk, Compliance, Product, and Infrastructure teams to deploy these capabilities into real-money, high-risk production environments, directly supporting OKX’s core business and security objectives.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, architecture, and delivery of OKX’s in-house Fake ID and document security platform, with a focus on adversarial and batch-based fraud scenarios
- Develop and deploy computer vision models for physical fake ID detection, document tampering identification, and AIGC-generated forgery detection
- Enable cross-user and template-level analysis to identify large-scale and industrialized fraud patterns
- Integrate document intelligence with biometric signals and user risk profiles to support critical risk decisions across key business workflows
- Drive applied research in document security and multimodal AI, and mentor engineers to ensure high-quality, production-grade AI systems
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with a strong focus on computer vision, deep learning, and multimodal AI
- 8+ years of hands-on experience building AI/ML systems in areas such as computer vision, multimodal learning, vision-LLM, or generative image/video modeling
- Strong proficiency in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and OpenCV
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and system-level thinking skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in fast-paced technology companies or startup environments
- Background in identity verification, KYC/KYB, fraud detection, or biometric security
- Prior experience with document OCR, ID parsing, forgery detection, or media forensics
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
- More that we love to tell you along the process!
Other facts
About OKX
At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by Crypto, ultimately contributing to every individual's freedom.
OKX began as a crypto exchange giving millions of people access to crypto trading and over time becoming among the largest platforms in the world. In recent years, we have developed one of the most connected Web3 wallets used by millions to access decentralized crypto applications (dApps).
OKX is a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets on a reliable platform that seamlessly connects with global banking and payments. In the last year, OKX has expanded into new markets including Australia, Brazil, Netherlands, Singapore and Turkey, with plans to launch in the US, Belgium and the UAE.
We are deeply committed to shaping a fairer, more transparent and accessible society through blockchain technology. This is why we publish proof of reserves monthly, and continue to ship new innovative security features.
We believe in good sportmanship and the pursuit to be better. You may see our OKX logo neatly fitted on the McLaren F1 cars, Manchester City FC team shirts, or at the Tribeca Film Festival celebrating artists and creators. Wherever you may find us, you will notice our pursuit of making our world more efficient, transparent, and connected.
To learn more about OKX, download our app or visit: www.okx.com
UK users follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/okxuk/
Learn more about working at OKG, the business group developing OKX, our Digital Assets Exchange, our Web3 portal and blockchain ecosystems: bit.ly/WorkingatOKG
What you'll do
- Lead the design and development of OKX’s in-house Fake ID and document security platform, focusing on fraud scenarios. Collaborate with various teams to deploy AI capabilities into high-risk production environments.
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