Sr. Software Engineer, Backend

Cerebras; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 175,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading crypto platform is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and maintain backend services using Java. The role emphasizes collaboration across teams and offers opportunities to work on blockchain integrations. Ideal candidates have significant engineering experience, strong skills in Java and distributed systems, and a passion for crypto technologies.

Qualifications

• 8 years of professional software engineering experience, or 6 with an advanced degree.
• Strong proficiency in Java and experience with modern frameworks.
• Experience with low-latency systems and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs in Java.
• Drive architecture discussions for scalability and performance.
• Mentor engineers and lead by example on best practices.

Skills

Java

Distributed Systems

Performance Optimization

Security Best Practices

Blockchain Knowledge

Collaboration Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Location

Toronto, Vancouver

Employment Type

Full time

Department

Engineering

Compensation

• The actual base pay will vary, and is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skill sets, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change. CA$175K – CA$205K • Offers Equity

About Binance.US:

Binance.US is America\'s home to buy, trade, and earn digital assets. As a licensed and regulated U.S. crypto platform, Binance.US offers some of the lowest fees in the industry and provides secure and reliable access to more than 160 of the world’s most popular cryptocurrencies. We’re on a mission to empower people to do more with their money. The new economy has arrived and we’re committed to helping everyone access the world of blockchain and crypto. To learn more about Binance.US, visit Binance.US. All roles supporting Binance.US are employed via BAM Management US Holdings Inc. or BAM Management Canada Holdings Inc.

About This Role:

The Senior Software Engineer, Backend is part of the Engineering team and reports to our Engineering Manager. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining backend services that power Binance.US products. You will leverage your expertise in Java and distributed systems while collaborating with teams across product, security, compliance, and infrastructure to deliver scalable, secure, and performant solutions. This role also offers the opportunity to work on blockchain-related integrations, making it ideal for engineers interested in expanding their experience in crypto and decentralized technologies.

Core Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain high-throughput backend services and APIs in Java.
• Drive architecture discussions to enhance system scalability, resiliency, and performance.
• Prioritize security and compliance as core aspects of service design and delivery.
• Collaborate with product, security, DevOps, and compliance teams on cross-functional initiatives.
• Mentor engineers and lead by example with high engineering standards and best practices.
• Research and prototype blockchain integration opportunities (e.g., node syncing, client tooling).
• Advocate for maintainable, modern infrastructure informed by industry best practices.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• ~8 years of professional software engineering experience, or ~6 with an advanced degree.
• Strong proficiency in Java and experience with modern frameworks and distributed systems.
• Experience with performance optimization (e.g., low-latency systems, microservices).
• Knowledge of security and compliance best practices in financial or regulated contexts.
• Interest or hands-on experience in blockchain, crypto infrastructure, or decentralized systems.
• Strong collaboration and mentorship skills in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment.

Salary:

The starting pay range for this role is CAD$175,000 - CAD$205,000 for all Canadian remote locations. The actual base pay will vary, and is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skill sets, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change.

We are Equal Opportunity Employers. Our mission is to give Americans access to a broad array of digital assets, and we thrive because of the diverse and inclusive team that we are building. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.

We comply with Federal Transparency in Coverage regulations by providing machine readable files related to the health plans offered to our employees. The machine-readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators, and application developers to more easily access and analyze data including negotiated service rates, and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers.

Compensation Range: CA$175K - CA$205K