Binance Accelerator Program - Software Engineer (Cryptography)

Join Binance as a Software Engineer (Cryptography) through the Binance Accelerator Program, a 3-6 month internship designed for early career talent. You will conduct cutting-edge research on modern cryptographic protocols and translate research outcomes into practical applications within the world's leading blockchain ecosystem, trusted by more than 320 million people across 100+ countries.

What you'll do

• Conduct cutting-edge research on modern cryptographic protocols, including post-quantum cryptography, threshold signatures, signature aggregation, and proof systems for blockchain applications
• Explore and benchmark NIST post-quantum signature standards and emerging constructions from recent academic literature
• Collaborate with senior researchers and engineers to translate research outcomes into practical applications
• Publish research findings and contribute to open-source cryptographic projects when appropriate

What you bring

• Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Cryptography, or a closely related field
• Strong theoretical or practical knowledge of cryptography in areas such as post-quantum signatures, MPC/threshold protocols, zero-knowledge proofs, or interactive proof systems
• Proficiency in at least one of Rust, C++, or Python
• Ability to read and reason about security proofs from academic literature

Nice to have

• Prior research experience or publications in post-quantum cryptography, threshold signatures, or verifiable computation
• Familiarity with blockchain architectures, smart contract platforms, or on-chain signature verification constraints
• Proficiency in leveraging AI tools to accelerate research workflows

What we offer

• Competitive salary and company benefits
• Work-from-home arrangement, with flexibility depending on your team's needs
• Networking and professional development opportunities as part of the Binance Accelerator Program

About Binance

Binance is the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users, trusted by more than 320 million people in 100+ countries. The company provides industry-leading security, a fast trading engine, investor protections, and a comprehensive portfolio of digital asset products spanning trading, finance, education, research, payments, institutional services, and Web3 features.