Sr. Software Engineer, Blockchain

Binance.US

97d • $200,000 - $220,000

About The Position

The Senior Software Engineer, Blockchain 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 places a strong emphasis on blockchain technologies, offering opportunities to work on blockchain-based integrations, decentralized systems, and crypto infrastructure, making it ideal for engineers passionate about advancing blockchain innovation.

Requirements

• 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.
• Deep interest and/or hands-on experience in blockchain, crypto infrastructure, or decentralized technologies (e.g., EVM-based networks, consensus protocols).
• Strong collaboration and mentorship skills in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment.

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.
• Lead research, prototyping, and implementation of blockchain integration opportunities (e.g., node syncing, client tooling, smart contract interactions).
• Advocate for maintainable, modern infrastructure informed by industry best practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree