Join an early-career product program to define and deliver backend trading infrastructure. Improve matching and risk engines, collaborate with engineering on technical solutions, monitor backend performance, and ensure regulatory and best-practice compliance for derivatives products.
Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by over 230 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, Web3 features, and more. We leverage the power of digital assets and blockchain to build an inclusive financial ecosystem to advance the freedom of money and improve financial access for people around the world.
About the Pioneer Talent Program
Are you an early-career professional ready to kickstart your career in the dynamic world of blockchain? Binance’s Pioneer Talent Program is designed to nurture ambitious individuals like you. The program offers full-time roles where participants will gain hands-on expertise via a tailored training curriculum and personalized 1:1 mentorship from industry leaders. Dive behind the scenes of the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem while building the skills to thrive in Web3. Launch your career with purpose—join us in shaping the future of digital innovation.
Who May Apply
Candidates with up to 5 years of relevant work experience
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the product direction and roadmap for backend trading systems.
- Improve core systems like matching engine, risk engines, pricing models for derivatives products including but not limited to Futures, Margin, Options, Event Contracts etc.
- Work with the trading engineering teams to turn complex trading needs into technical solutions.
- Participate in the product lifecycle from planning to release and ongoing/new feature launch.
- Monitor backend performance and fix issues before they impact users.
- Ensure systems comply with standards, regulations, and best practices.
Requuirements
- Bachelors, Masters/PHD degree in Mathematics, Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, or related quant fields.
- Less than 5 years of experience (including internships), ideally in trading systems, backend product, fintech, quant, or platform roles.
- Strong understanding of trading fundamentals such as order book mechanics, margin, leverage, liquidation, PnL, and risk management concepts.
- Strong logical thinking and ability to work with complex mathematical models and system rules.
- Comfortable working with data and technical teams; experience with SQL/Python/Excel is a strong plus.
- Bilingual English/Mandarin is required to be able to coordinate with overseas partners and stakeholders.
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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