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Bybit, established in 2018, is one of the world's leading cryptocurrency exchanges and digital financial platforms serving over 80 million users across more than 200 countries. The company operates a seamless ecosystem spanning trading, payments, wealth management, custody, institutional services, and Web3 infrastructure.
As Chief Technology Officer, you will take full executive ownership of the end-to-end design, development, operation, and continuous scaling of the platform's core trading engines, custody systems, and matching infrastructure. You will architect and enforce institutional-grade cybersecurity frameworks, ensuring all technical operations strictly adhere to Hong Kong SFC regulatory requirements, ISO/IEC 27001 standards, and SOC 2 compliance.
You will drive the technological vision of the company, anticipating industry trends in Web3, blockchain interoperability, and digital assets to keep the platform's tech stack resilient, competitive, and future-proof. You will lead the technical evaluation, integration, and ongoing management of critical third-party vendors, including blockchain analytics tools, KYC/AML providers, and institutional custody partners.
You will build and lead high-performing, cross-functional engineering, infrastructure, and cybersecurity teams globally and locally in Hong Kong. You will act as a critical bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, working hand-in-hand with the CEO, Chief Compliance Officer, and Chief Operating Officer to align technology initiatives with business goals and regulatory mandates. You will demonstrate calm, decisive leadership during incident response, system outages, market volatility, or cybersecurity threats.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 15+ years of progressive technology experience, with a minimum of 5-7 years in a senior leadership role (CTO, VP of Engineering, or Head of Technology)
- Proven track record bridging traditional financial services (TradFi)—such as investment banking, brokerage, or exchanges—and Virtual Asset Trading Platform (VATP) technology operations
- Direct, interactive experience working with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and external assessors during VATP and/or Type 1 & Type 7 license applications; deep understanding of SFC's technical, cybersecurity, and algorithmic trading guidelines
- Hands-on background in institutional-grade platform architecture, distributed ledger technology (DLT), blockchain protocols, wallet custody solutions (Hot/Cold/Warm)
- Proven experience establishing rigorous daily technical governance, high-availability/low-latency systems, and robust disaster recovery/business continuity planning (DR/BCP) in a highly regulated environment
- University degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Information Systems, or a related highly technical discipline from a top-tier institution
- Recognized professional technical and security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CRISC)
- Relevant certifications in cloud architecture (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure) and distributed systems are highly advantageous
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English; fluency in Mandarin is a strong plus
