Smart Contract Security 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 280 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.

This 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**:

- Perform a review analysis on newly disclosed vulnerabilities for smart contracts and summarize the root cause behind the exploits for early detection in the future
- Conduct security audits on both smart contracts and blockchains, and write high-quality audit reports
- Develop automated scanning and monitoring tools for smart contracts and blockchains
- Utilize scanning tools to detect vulnerabilities in online contracts and promptly issue risk warnings
- Conduct post-mortem analyses on various hacking incidents, examining the causes, processes, and basic fund tracing
- Proactively identify on-chain risks, monitor and model emerging on-chain attack vector trends, and possess a solid understanding of on-chain security risks such as fraud and phishing
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of EVM-compatible blockchains and layer 2 solutions, and be familiar with DeFi design patterns

**Requirements**:

- Currently enrolled or holding a bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science or a related field
- Proficient in Smart Contract programming languages, such as Solidity, among others
- Basic understanding of common Smart Contract security vulnerabilities
- Basic understanding of blockchain and smart contract principles, experienced with reading Blockchain explorers. Well versed with the different types of hacks on smart contracts, and its common attack vectors
- Well versed with the different types of scams such as Wallet Drainers in the space and how to identify them
- Familiar with smart contract development testing, transaction analysis, and other tools
- Proficient in Python or another object-oriented programming language
- Fundamental knowledge of code analysis and program debugging

**Additional beneficial skills**:

- Passionate about cryptocurrency / DeFi / smart contract / blockchain
- Basic knowledge of fuzz testing or static analysis
- Basic knowledge of detection, exploitation, and prevention of security vulnerabilities
- Experience in smart contracts development (e.g Foundry, HardHat, etc.)
- Experience in CTF or bug bounty programs (e.g. Hack The Box, WebGoat, etc.)
- Experience in Front-end development (React, Javascript, Typescript)
- Experience in data mining and data analysis of on-chain data
- Have great interest in Binance, high work enthusiasm and responsibility, good and humble work attitude

**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.