Backend Engineer (Recommendation) - AI/LLM

About the role

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Binance, you will focus on developing and maintaining backend services and APIs for global products, primarily utilizing Java. Your work will directly support the recommendation systems and LLMs that are integral to the company's offerings.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across various time zones, ensuring effective communication and project management. Success in this role means optimizing system performance and scalability while building high-performance backend solutions that enhance business operations.

The salary range for this position is between $105,000 and $175,000, reflecting the seniority and expertise required.

Skills that matter here

• Java: This role requires strong expertise in Java for backend development.
• Spring Boot: Spring Boot is essential for building scalable backend services.
• RESTful APIs: You will design and maintain RESTful APIs for global products.
• SQL: Experience with SQL databases is necessary for data management.
• NoSQL: Familiarity with NoSQL databases will support diverse data needs.
• LLM: You will work on LLM-related projects, focusing on architecture design and optimization.

Who this role suits

• You have a strong background in software development and architecture, with at least 5 years of experience.
• You thrive in a collaborative environment and can effectively communicate across different time zones.
• You are results-driven and enjoy tackling fast-paced projects with a high degree of autonomy.
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin, you can coordinate seamlessly with international partners.

From the employer

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs for global products using Java.
• Build a high-performance, highly available, and secure backend system to provide robust support for business operations.
• Work closely with team members across different time zones to ensure effective collaboration and communication.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and project managers to own the end-to-end system architecture.
• Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability in a production environment.
• Build production LLM systems to power business functions, from data to production, emphasizing automation and reproducibility.
• Optimize and support LLM workloads in on-prem environments.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development and architecture.
• Strong expertise in Java and backend frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, RESTful APIs).
• Experience with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL), messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ), and microservices architecture.
• Experience in LLM-related project architecture design, code development, and performance tuning.
• Experience in LLM training and development of optimization-related platform tools.
• Bilingual English/Mandarin is required to be able to coordinate with overseas partners and stakeholders.

• 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).