Smart Contract Security Engineer (Security Audit) at Binance

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Blockchain, CryptocurrencyIndustries

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
  • Experienced in using VSCode, Git, or other version control applications
  • 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
  • Additional beneficial skills: Basic knowledge of fuzz testing or static analysis
  • Additional beneficial skills: Basic knowledge of detection, exploitation, and prevention of security vulnerabilities
  • Additional beneficial skills: Experience in smart contracts development (e.g Foundry, HardHat, etc)
  • Additional beneficial skills: Experience in CTF or bug bounty programs (e.g. Hack The Box, WebGoat, etc)
  • Additional beneficial skills: Experience in Front-end development (React, Javascript, Typescript)
  • Additional beneficial skills: Experience in data mining and data analysis of on-chain data
  • Additional beneficial skills: Have great interest in Binance, high work enthusiasm and responsibility, good and humble work attitude

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

Skills

Smart Contracts
Security Audits
Blockchain
EVM
Layer 2
DeFi
Vulnerability Analysis
Automated Scanning
On-Chain Security
Post-Mortem Analysis

Binance

Cryptocurrency exchange for trading and earning

About Binance

Binance is a cryptocurrency exchange platform where users can buy, sell, and trade a variety of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. It offers multiple trading options such as Spot, Margin, and Futures markets, along with a peer-to-peer service for direct transactions. Users can also earn interest on their crypto holdings through Binance Earn and trade NFTs in its marketplace. Binance stands out as the largest crypto exchange by trade volume, aiming to provide comprehensive services for both new and experienced traders.

Valletta, MaltaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$9.7MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Crypto & Web3, Financial ServicesIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary
Option to be paid in crypto
Health insurance
Flexible working hours
Remote work for many roles
Company sponsored holidays
Learning and development programs
Free language classes
Relocation support
International transfers mid-career

Risks

Regulatory scrutiny in the U.S. could impact Binance's operations and reputation.
Allegations of internal misconduct may lead to legal complications for Binance.
Expansion into new markets like Brazil poses integration and compliance challenges.

Differentiation

Binance offers a comprehensive range of crypto services, including trading and NFTs.
It is the largest crypto exchange by trade volume, serving over 166 million users.
Binance provides unique products like Binance Earn and a Launchpad for new tokens.

Upsides

Binance benefits from the growing popularity of crypto staking and yield farming.
Increased interest in Layer 2 solutions could boost Binance's trading volume.
Stablecoin adoption for cross-border transactions may increase Binance's trading volumes.

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