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Bybit

Backend Development Engineer

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Level
Mid

Not stated in the posting: salary, work type, visa.

Open. First seen 3 October 2026.

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About the role

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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

  • Serve as a module Owner, responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of backend feature modules for the wealth management business, using Golang
  • Independently complete technical solution design for business requirements, participate in system architecture discussions, and tackle complex tasks with guidance.
  • Responsible for MySQL database schema design, SQL writing, and performance optimization to ensure system stability and data consistency.
  • Proficiently use middleware such as Redis and Kafka for cache strategy development and asynchronous message processing to improve system performance and user experience.
  • Participate in system monitoring, alerting, and troubleshooting to help maintain production service stability.
  • Write high-quality technical documentation, participate in code reviews, and collaborate with the team to drive engineering quality improvement.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or above (full-time) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
  • 3 years or above of backend development experience
  • Solid CS fundamentals (data structures & algorithms, operating systems, computer networks)
  • Proficient in at least one of: Golang, C++, Java, or Rust
  • Familiar with MySQL (index optimization, transaction isolation, slow query analysis); familiar with Redis cache design and common pitfalls
  • Familiar with message queues (Kafka / RocketMQ); understanding of RPC frameworks (gRPC / Thrift) and microservice governance
  • Familiar with Linux operations and troubleshooting
  • Proficient with Git; understanding of CI/CD workflows

Nice to Have:

  • Experience in finance / wealth management business development
  • Distributed systems design experience
  • Blockchain-related project development experience
  • Proficient with AI-assisted tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude / ChatGPT
  • Personal tech blog, GitHub open-source projects, or community contributions
  • Overseas study or work experience is a plus
  • Strong professional knowledge with proactive communication and clear articulation
  • Fast learner, able to quickly understand project requirements
  • Strong sense of responsibility and excellent teamwork spirit
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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.

What this role asks for

Particular to this role

C++ · CI/CD · Git · GitHub · Linux · MySQL · Rust · gRPC

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Java

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In most of Bybit's ads

Blockchain

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The team: Spots Business Unit (SBU) HIRES STEADILY

This role is one of 4 open in Spots Business Unit (SBU). 3 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in May: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.

WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS

Blockchain (4 of 4)

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