Senior C++/RUST Backend Engineer, Futures
Job Description
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange serving over 280 million users across 100+ countries, is seeking a Senior C++/RUST Backend Engineer for their Futures team. This role is crucial in enhancing their highly scalable, 24/7 trading system that powers one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges.
The position offers a unique opportunity to work on mission-critical components that require both precision and scale, focusing on ultra-low-latency performance. You'll be part of a team that continuously introduces new features and performance improvements, tackling complex challenges associated with running a high-performance platform that serves tens of millions of users globally.
As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll be responsible for optimizing system internals, conducting kernel-level tuning, and ensuring seamless 24/7 availability. The role requires deep expertise in system performance optimization, with a focus on improving throughput and reducing response latency across trading systems.
The ideal candidate should have at least 8 years of experience with C++ or Rust, along with a strong background in system-level concepts, network-level optimizations, and high-frequency trading systems. Proficiency in both English and Chinese is required for effective coordination with international stakeholders.
Binance offers a competitive package including work-from-home flexibility, career growth opportunities, and the chance to shape the future of the blockchain ecosystem. The company maintains a flat structure and results-driven workplace culture that encourages innovation and autonomous problem-solving. Join a world-class team at the forefront of financial technology and blockchain innovation.
Responsibilities For Senior C++/RUST Backend Engineer, Futures
- 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 For Senior C++/RUST Backend Engineer, Futures
- 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
Benefits For Senior C++/RUST Backend Engineer, Futures
- Competitive salary and company benefits
- Work-from-home arrangement
- Career growth opportunities
- Continuous learning opportunities
- Innovative work environment
- Autonomy in projects
