Binance Accelerator Program - Data Scientist, Analytics

Binance; Brisbane; Remote; AUD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Work-from-home arrangement

Career growth

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Binance Accelerator Program seeks interns to work on risk AI DS projects, handling large-scale data with PySpark, Hive, and Trino. You will build SQL pipelines, evaluate ML models, and translate results into business metrics while collaborating with global teams.

The program offers a structured internship for current university students or recent graduates, with opportunities for networking and skill development.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related quantitative field.
• Strong foundation in machine learning concepts with proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Familiarity with databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or MongoDB.
• Comfortable working with large-scale datasets; experience with Apache Spark is a plus.
• Proactive and detail-oriented with an ability to investigate data anomalies and root causes.
• Fluency in English is required to coordinate with overseas partners and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own a real-world project stream end-to-end, e.g., syndicate detection or user behavior sequencing.
• Process and analyze billions of records using PySpark, Hive, and Trino; build robust SQL pipelines.
• Build, evaluate, and iterate on ML models; translate performance into business metrics like detection rate and latency.

Skills

Python

SQL

ML concepts

PySpark

Hive

Trino

Spark

Data analysis

English

Education

Computer Science / Data Science / Math / Engineering (degree pursuing)

Tools

MySQL

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

MongoDB

Job description

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. Binance is trusted by more than 320 million people in 100+ countries for its industry-leading security, transparency, trading engine speed, protections for investors, and unmatched portfolio of digital asset products and offerings from trading and finance to education, research, social good, payments, institutional services, and Web3 features. Binance is devoted to building an inclusive crypto ecosystem to increase the freedom of money and financial access for people around the world with crypto as the fundamental means.

About Binance Accelerator Program

Binance Accelerator Program (BAP) is a 3-6 month internship program designed for Early Career talent to have firsthand experience in the rapidly expanding digital assets space. You will be given the opportunity to develop your skills at Binance and understand what it’s like to work at the world's leading blockchain ecosystem. As part of your internship in the BAP, there will also be opportunities for networking and development, which will expand your professional network and build transferable skills to propel you forward in your career.

Who may apply

Current university students and recent graduates.

Terms of employment / engagement shall be subject to contract and local applicable laws

Responsibilities

About the Team

The Risk AI DS team builds risk-detection models on large-scale user behavior, fund-flow and market data.

What You’ll Do

• Own a real-world project stream end-to-end, such as syndicate detection, user behavior sequencing, market manipulation detection, or feature discovery.
• Process and analyze billions of records using PySpark, Hive, and Trino, and develop robust SQL pipelines for feature engineering and validation.
• Build, evaluate, and iterate on machine learning models, translating model performance into meaningful business metrics such as detection rate, false-positive rate, and latency.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong foundation in machine learning concepts, with proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Familiarity with database management systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or MongoDB.
• Comfortable working with large-scale datasets; experience with Apache Spark is a plus.
• Proficient in leveraging AI coding agents, such as Claude Code or Cursor, to accelerate development and improve productivity.
• Proactive and detail-oriented, with a strong instinct for investigating data anomalies and identifying root causes.
• Fluency in English is required to coordinate with overseas partners and stakeholders, articulate technical findings clearly, and collaborate effectively across teams. Additional languages would be an advantage.

Why Binance

• Shape the future with the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem
• Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure
• Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment
• Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning
• Competitive salary and company benefits
• Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team)

Binance is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe that having a diverse workforce is fundamental to our success.

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