Backend Engineer (Recommendation) - AI/LLM

About Binance

Binance operates one of the world's premier blockchain ecosystems and is home to the highest volume cryptocurrency exchange globally. Trusted by hundreds of millions across more than 100 countries, Binance is renowned for its advanced security, transparency with user funds, swift trading engine, substantial liquidity, and a comprehensive array of digital asset offerings. Services span trading, finance, education, research, payments, institutional-level products, and more, all intended to promote greater financial inclusion through blockchain innovation.

About the Team

The 'Home, Market & Dashboard' team is instrumental at Binance, developing and refining primary user interfaces and experiences. By ensuring the smooth presentation of market data, account management, and trading features, the team elevates the overall functionality and usability of the Binance platform.

Role Overview

We are searching for an experienced Backend Engineer specializing in Java Spring, with over 5 years of relevant background. This role focuses on building scalable recommendation systems and integrating large language model (LLM) technologies into core backend services. Familiarity with AWS, blockchain, and full-stack development is considered advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and enhance backend APIs and microservices for global product lines using Java technologies.
• Deliver robust backend architectures optimized for security, scalability, and high availability to sustain critical business operations.
• Facilitate ongoing communication and collaboration with team members across international time zones.
• Work in partnership with product and project leadership to jointly own overall system design and delivery.
• Continuously monitor, evaluate, and improve system performance and reliability in live production environments.
• Engineer production-grade LLM systems that serve real business applications, emphasizing streamlined automation and reproducibility.
• Manage and optimize on-premise LLM-related workload deployments.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in backend software development and system architecture.
• Deep proficiency with Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful API development.
• Competence in working with both SQL and NoSQL databases and messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ within microservices-driven environments.
• Demonstrated experience in designing architecture, developing code, and conducting performance tuning for LLM-based solutions.
• Background in LLM training and development of platform tools for optimization.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin required for effective communication with global peers and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional full-stack development exposure.
• Expertise or training with AWS cloud services.
• Understanding of blockchain principles and their technological implementations.

Employee Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to a pioneering blockchain ecosystem shaping global finance.
• Collaboration with highly skilled professionals in a meritocratic and user-focused organizational structure.
• Ownership of complex, quick-paced technical projects in a culture that values autonomy and innovation.
• Development-focused workplace with pathways for career advancement and continuous skill enhancement.
• Competitive compensation package with comprehensive company benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements (as determined by business team requirements).

Additional Information

• Binance welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to diversity and equal opportunity in employment.
• Use of AI-assisted tools is part of the recruitment process, but all final hiring decisions rest with people, not algorithms.