Binance Accelerator Program - Data Scientist, Analytics
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Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. Binance is trusted by more than 320 million people in 100+ countries for its industry-leading security, transparency, trading engine speed, protections for investors, and unmatched portfolio of digital asset products and offerings from trading and finance to education, research, social good, payments, institutional services, and Web3 features. Binance is devoted to building an inclusive crypto ecosystem to increase the freedom of money and financial access for people around the world with crypto as the fundamental means.
About Binance Accelerator Program
Binance Accelerator Program (BAP) is a 3-6 month internship program designed for Early Career talent to have firsthand experience in the rapidly expanding digital assets space. You will be given the opportunity to develop your skills at Binance and understand what it’s like to work at the world's leading blockchain ecosystem. As part of your internship in the BAP, there will also be opportunities for networking and development, which will expand your professional network and build transferable skills to propel you forward in your career. Learn about the BAP Program HERE.
Who may apply
Current university students and recent graduates.
*Terms of employment / engagement shall be subject to contract and local applicable laws
Responsibilities
About the Team
The Risk AI DS team builds risk-detection models on large-scale user behavior, fund-flow and market data.
What You'll Do
- Own a real-world project stream end-to-end, such as syndicate detection, user behavior sequencing, market manipulation detection, or feature discovery.
- Process and analyze billions of records using PySpark, Hive, and Trino, and develop robust SQL pipelines for feature engineering and validation.
- Build, evaluate, and iterate on machine learning models, translating model performance into meaningful business metrics such as detection rate, false-positive rate, and latency.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
- Strong foundation in machine learning concepts, with proficiency in Python and SQL.
- Familiarity with database management systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or MongoDB.
- Comfortable working with large-scale datasets; experience with Apache Spark is a plus.
- Proficient in leveraging AI coding agents, such as Claude Code or Cursor, to accelerate development and improve productivity.
- Proactive and detail-oriented, with a strong instinct for investigating data anomalies and identifying root causes.
- Fluency in English is required to coordinate with overseas partners and stakeholders, articulate technical findings clearly, and collaborate effectively across teams. Additional languages would be an advantage.
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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Skills
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- Where do you currently live? optional
- What is your nationality? optional
- Do you require Visa sponsorship to work in your location?
- Language 1 optional
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- Language 3 optional
- This BAP program is intended for Bachelor's/Master's students or recent graduates. Are you legally authorised to work full-time? optional
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- What is your availability in terms of duration? Please specify the number of months and the period (e.g., 6 months – April to September 2024).*
- If you are unable to work 40 hours per week, please indicate the number of hours you are permitted to work weekly.*
- The Web3 industry is fast-evolving and full of challenges. Why do you want to be part of Binance’s journey in this space, and what aspects of Web3 do you find most compelling?