Binance Accelerator Program - Software Engineer (Cryptography)
Binance
Apply to this job Asia remote Until 9/23/2026 First posted July 25, 2026 Last posted July 25, 2026
Job description
Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. Binance is trusted by more than 320 million people in 100+ countries for its industry-leading security, transparency, trading engine speed, protections for investors, and unmatched portfolio of digital asset products and offerings from trading and finance to education, research, social good, payments, institutional services, and Web3 features. Binance is devoted to building an inclusive crypto ecosystem to increase the freedom of money and financial access for people around the world with crypto as the fundamental means.
About Binance Accelerator Program
Binance Accelerator Program (BAP) is a 3-6 month internship program designed for Early Career talent to have firsthand experience in the rapidly expanding digital assets space. You will be given the opportunity to develop your skills at Binance and understand what it’s like to work at the world's leading blockchain ecosystem. As part of your internship in the BAP, there will also be opportunities for networking and development, which will expand your professional network and build transferable skills to propel you forward in your career. Learn about the BAP Program HERE.
Who may apply
Current university students and recent graduates.
*Terms of employment / engagement shall be subject to contract and local applicable laws
- 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.
- 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 (e.g., sumcheck-based protocols)
- Proficiency in at least one of Rust, C++, or Python
- Ability to read and reason about security proofs from academic literature
- 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
Responsibilities
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
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)
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About this role
Summary
Research and develop cryptographic protocols for blockchain applications in a global internship
Job title
software engineer (cryptography)
Experience level
currently pursuing a PhD
Industry
blockchain
Location requirements
work-from-home, Asia, flexible arrangement
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
cryptographyRustC++Pythonsecurity proofs
Preferred skills
research publicationsblockchain architecturessmart contract platformsAI tools
Specializations
cryptographypost-quantum signaturesblockchainzero-knowledge proofsverifiable computation
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Unknown location
Remote