Senior C++/rust Backend Engineer, Futures

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.
We are actively expanding our next-generation cryptocurrency exchange and seeking passionate, hard-working problem solvers to enhance our highly scalable, 24/7 trading system.
As we continuously introduce new features and performance improvements, we need engineers who can drive innovation and optimize our platform.
In this role, you will collaborate with our Futures backend development team to enhance the exchange platform that has propelled Binance to become one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges.
You'll tackle complex and unique challenges associated with running a high-performance platform that serves tens of millions of users globally, ensuring seamless 24/7 availability.
We're looking for a skilled backend engineer with deep expertise in system performance optimization to help us improve throughput and reduce response latency across our trading systems.
You'll work on mission-critical components that require both precision and scale, focusing on ultra-low-latency performance.
Responsibilities Design and develop high-performance components of our trading engine Optimize system internals including memory management, CPU cache usage, and NUMA awareness Conduct kernel-level tuning and real-time system profiling Continuously monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and drive end-to-end optimizations Build highly reliable backend services capable of handling sharp traffic surges Use advanced profiling tools (e.g., perf, flamegraphs) to analyze and improve performance Write production-grade code in C++ or Rust that is secure, fast, and scalable Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field Proficiency in C++ or Rust is mandatory, with over 8 years of experience Proficient in both English & Chinese is required to be able to coordinate with overseas partners and stakeholders Deep understanding of system-level concepts such as: Memory management, CPU architecture and cache behavior, Lock-free programming, memory barriers, and multithreading and concurrency Experience with network-level optimizations, including TCP tuning and kernel bypass Proven experience optimizing for low-latency and high-throughput environments Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and performance profiling Prior experience building or maintaining high-frequency trading systems Background in financial technology or real-time systems is preferred 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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