Binance Accelerator Program - Data Scientist (User Growth)

Binance; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 112,000 - 167,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Professional development

Networking with Binance teams

Job summary

Binance Accelerator Program offers an internship for current students or recent graduates to work on algorithm strategies for user growth. You will build lifecycle models (LTV, churn) and design A/B tests, collaborating with product and engineering teams to drive measurable growth.

We seek candidates pursuing a Master’s or Ph.D. in CS/AI-related fields with solid ML knowledge and Python/SciKit-Learn experience. Availability: at least 4 days/week for 3+ months; remote/hybrid options may apply.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, or related field.
• Available to intern for at least 4 days per week, with a minimum duration of 3 months.
• Strong foundation in machine learning and familiar with models (LR, GBDT, DNN).
• Proficient in Python with hands-on experience in data analysis and modeling (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn).
• Strong SQL skills to independently extract and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design and development of algorithm strategies for user growth.
• Build user lifecycle models (LTV, churn, conversion) from behavior data to drive decisions.
• Design and run A/B tests to evaluate growth strategies and optimize outcomes.
• Explore user features with ML and causal inference to improve retention and conversion.
• Collaborate with product, operations, and engineering to translate capabilities into business growth.

Skills

ML knowledge

Python proficiency

SQL skills

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in CS/Statistics/Math/AI

Tools

Python

NumPy

Pandas

Scikit-learn

SQL

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. Learn about the BAP Program HERE.

Who may apply

Current university students and recent graduates.

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

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design and development of algorithm strategies for user growth, including but not limited to user segmentation, intelligent recommendation, and incentive strategy optimization.

• Build user lifecycle models (LTV prediction, churn warning, conversion prediction, etc.) based on user behavior data to drive precision operations and decision-making.

• Design and implement A/B testing experiments to evaluate the effectiveness of growth strategies and drive continuous iteration and optimization.

• Explore user characteristics and behavioral patterns using machine learning and causal inference methods to improve user retention and conversion.

• Collaborate closely with product, operations, and engineering teams to translate algorithmic capabilities into measurable business growth outcomes.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field. Available to intern for at least 4 days per week, with a minimum internship duration of 3 months.

• Solid foundation in machine learning, familiar with common models (e.g., LR, GBDT, DNN) and their applicable scenarios.

• Proficient in Python, with hands‑on experience using NumPy, Pandas, and Scikit‑learn for data analysis and modeling.

• Strong SQL skills, able to independently extract and analyze data from databases.

• Familiarity with at least one of the following areas is preferred: recommender systems, causal inference, reinforcement learning, or operations research/optimization.

• Prior internship or project experience in user growth, computational advertising, search/recommendation systems is a plus.

• Strong communication skills and self‑motivation, with the ability to learn quickly and solve problems independently.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience in data science competitions (e.g., Kaggle, Tianchi) with notable achievements.

• Familiarity with growth‑specific methods such as Uplift Modeling and Multi‑Armed Bandit.

• Experience with large‑scale data processing frameworks (e.g., Spark, Flink).

• Publications in machine learning, data mining, or related fields.

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)

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