Principal System Scaling Engineer

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.

Responsibilities:

• Analyse current system architecture and identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
• Design and implement scalable solutions to handle high concurrency and large data volumes with high performance.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate scaling solutions into existing systems.
• Provide expert guidance on best practices for system scaling and performance optimisation.
• Conduct performance testing and tuning to ensure system reliability and efficiency.
• Mentor and train internal teams on scaling techniques and methodologies.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in system scaling and related technologies.

Requirements:

• B.S. or greater in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing scalable systems for high concurrency and large data volumes with high performance.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, cloud computing, and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C++ or Rust.
• Ready to be hands-on with the team to learn about requirements, past constraints, and inform detailed architecture.
• Experience with performance testing and tuning tools, and tracing tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and analytically.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams around the globe.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Better to have:

• A PhD, professorial, or a research background.
• Publications or research in the field of system scaling, high concurrency, high performance, low latency, or related areas.
• Experience with 24/7 systems and live upgrades with no side-effects or user impact.
• Experience in consulting roles, providing expert advice and solutions to clients.
• Low level, bare metal, Kernel level, system and network tuning experience.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.

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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