Software Engineer - Blockchain Security (Full-stack)

Binance; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Binance is seeking a Software Engineer - Blockchain Security to strengthen the security of blockchain projects across the BNB Smart Chain (BSC) and other chains. You will collaborate with diverse teams, shaping security across multiple systems and platforms within a world‑class crypto ecosystem.

You will design and implement critical security modules, define standards, and build APIs for client delivery while maintaining strong customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field.
• 4-5 years of full stack development in production systems.
• Experience with Java, Python, Go or similar.
• Familiar with distributed systems, caching, messaging, and related mechanisms.
• Independent system design experience for large-scale distributed, high-concurrency systems.
• Strong business understanding and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design security-related products, set technical roadmaps, and implement core modules and frameworks.
• Define architecture standards; maintain infrastructure and automate delivery to boost productivity.
• Engage with user requirements, expose APIs for clients, and maintain customer relationships.
• Identify and resolve backend performance and stability issues.
• Tune performance, handle incidents, and refactor for speed and scalability.
• Design libraries and frameworks used by internal teams to speed up development and improve quality.

Skills

Full stack development

Java

Python

Go

Distributed systems

Backend APIs

Security awareness

Cloud / CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

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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