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Job description
Bybit is hiring a Principal Backend Development Engineer — a full-time, based in Kuala Lumpur, MY role. Apply directly on Bybit's careers page below.
Principal Backend Development Engineer
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Department: Central-Hub
About Us
- Responsible for trading and asset technology development, delivering better trading experiences for users and helping the business grow in a healthy, fast, and stable manner;
- Deeply involved in the full lifecycle of core features — design, development, testing, deployment — as well as production data analysis, feature iteration/optimization, and troubleshooting complex issues;
- Understand and master common Java architecture design, performance optimization, and high-availability principles, and apply them flexibly to optimize critical system paths;
- Think holistically about existing and future systems, planning and building unified frameworks, platforms, or components;
- Track cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, applying innovative approaches to solve technical challenges driven by business needs. Use technology to drive business evolution, uncover business potential, and expand business boundaries.
- 5+ years of development and design experience; solid Java fundamentals with strong understanding of IO, multithreading, collections, and other core frameworks; familiarity with JVM internals; proficient in object-oriented design and development;
- Familiar with open-source frameworks (Spring / Spring MVC / MyBatis) with understanding of their core concepts and implementation principles;
- Extensive hands-on experience with at least one mainstream relational or non-relational database;
- Familiar with distributed system design and implementation, including distributed computing, caching, messaging, search, and recommendation mechanisms; able to apply common distributed technologies appropriately to solve problems;
- Proficiency with AI-powered development tools such as Claude Code or Cursor 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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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Principal Backend Development Engineer at Bybit?
The required skills for Principal Backend Development Engineer at Bybit include: Java, Spring, SQL, NoSQL.
What is the seniority level for Principal Backend Development Engineer at Bybit?
Principal Backend Development Engineer at Bybit is a Principal level position.
How do I apply for Principal Backend Development Engineer at Bybit?
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