Software Engineer - Blockchain Security (Full-stack)

Binance; Hong Kong; Remote; HKD 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Job summary

Binance is seeking a Software Engineer - Blockchain Security to help safeguard blockchain projects across BNB Smart Chain and other chains. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design secure architectures, deliver reliable APIs, and improve system performance in a high-velocity, crypto-driven environment.

This role emphasizes security, scalability, and collaboration, with a remote-first policy and global impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 4–5 years of full stack development; crypto/security preferred 2–3 years.
• Proficient in Java, Python, or Go; strong CS fundamentals.
• Experience with distributed systems, caching, messaging.
• Ability to design scalable, high-availability systems.
• Strong communication and learning ability.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design security-related products and core frameworks.
• Define architecture standards and maintain infrastructure; develop tools for automation and productivity.
• Engage with stakeholders to define APIs for client delivery and maintain customer relationships.
• Identify and resolve issues in backend systems for performance and stability.
• Tune performance, troubleshoot incidents, and refactor to maximize speed and scale.
• Build libraries and frameworks for internal client use, accelerating development.

Skills

Java

Python

Go

Distributed systems

Security

High concurrency

Education

Bachelor's in CS

Tools

REST APIs

CI/CD

Cloud platforms

Job description

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by 300+ million people in 100+ countries for our industry-leading security, user fund transparency, trading engine speed, deep liquidity, and an unmatched portfolio of digital-asset products. Binance offerings range from trading and finance to education, research, payments, institutional services, and more. Our mission is to increase the freedom of money and financial access for people around the world.

About the Role

As a Software Engineer - Blockchain Security at Binance, you will focus on the security of blockchain projects across the BNB Smart Chain (BSC) as well as other chains. It is a unique opportunity to contribute to the field and contribute to the blockchain community.

You will work hand-in-hand with various talented workers from Binance on the cutting-edge of crypto to guard safety across many projects and systems. You will also coordinate with other teams aside from the security group, which could provide you an in-depth understanding of the crypto world.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for security related products planning and design, establishing the technical road-map, and completing the construction and coding implementation of important modules and core frameworks.
• Define and implement architecture standards and best practices, responsible for underlying infrastructure / architecture maintenance, develop / maintain tools that automate operational activities and improve engineering productivity, provide automated continuous delivery and on-demand capacity management solutions.
• Responsible for direct user requirements engagement, forming corresponding APIs for client delivery, and maintaining customer relationships. Continuously improve customer satisfaction.
• Identify and solve technical issues in back-end systems, ensuring system performance and stability.
• Performance tuning, online incidents troubleshooting, and system refactoring, optimize the products to maximize speed and scale.
• Design and build libraries and frameworks that will be further used by internal clients, speed up development efficiency and improve code quality.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled or holding a bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science or a related field.
• At least 4-5 years of full stack development experience in a similar role supporting large scale production systems, preferably 2-3 years in the Crypto or Security space.
• Extensive knowledge of full product development life cycle, have experience involving various stages, with demonstrated programming skills in Java, Python, Go or similar.
• Familiar with mainstream development frameworks, common distributed system components, caching, messaging, and other mechanisms.
• Capable of independent system design, with experience in designing, developing, and tuning large-scale distributed, high-concurrency, and high-availability systems.
• Possessing business understanding ability, able to identify problems in business requirements and system architecture design, and provide effective solutions.
• Strong coordination and communication skills, capable of coping with stress, and quickly learning new knowledge.

Nice to Have

• Have experience working in Web3 security companies and developed large-scale API / Monitoring systems.
• Experience with risk control products and relevant experience in developing risk control APIs.
• Basic understanding of common Smart Contract security vulnerabilities, Current on-chain incidents and Wallet Security.
• Basic understanding of blockchain and smart contract principles, experienced with reading Blockchain explorers and creating scripts to track and scan data. Well versed with the different types of hacks on wallets and blockchain, including smart contracts, and its common attack vectors.

Why Binance

• Shape the future of finance
• Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure
• Tackle challenging projects in a fast-paced and innovative enviornment with autonomy
• Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning
• Competitive salary and company benefits
• Remote-first, work-from-home arrangement (may vary depending on the nature of the role and team)

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