Lead and contribute hands-on (~80%) to frontend development, build performant, secure, scalable web and hybrid apps using TypeScript/React/JavaScript, design libraries/frameworks, participate in design and roadmaps, perform code reviews, and mentor engineering team members.
Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by 300+ 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.
About the role
Join us as a Staff/Principal Frontend Engineer and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our cutting-edge applications. Mentor and inspire a top-tier frontend engineering team while staying deeply involved in hands-on coding, about 80% of your time. If you’re passionate about building exceptional user experiences and driving innovation, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Responsibilities:
- Spearhead the implementation of new technologies to solve problems and improve existing systems, encourage standardization of best practices & methodologies
- Fine-tune the technical stack with a focus on performance, security, stability, and scalability
- Write client-side code to create super-fast, easy-to-use, web-based applications which include websites for both desktop and mobile browsers, and hybrid in-app pages
- Participate in design discussions and roadmap planning
- Review and support frontend technical designs across teams to maximize speed and scale
- Build libraries and frameworks that support complex web applications, speedup development efficiency, and improve code quality
- Coach, mentor, and grow team members
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent industry experience
- Minimum 14+ years of experience in frontend development with 1+ years of experience in a technical leadership role
- Hands-on development experience with TypeScript, React and Javascript
- Experience with web services, microservices, APIs, and SOA
- Proven track record of delivering projects with high-quality UI
- Understanding of state-management patterns such as Redux, Flux, or similar
- Ability to provide technical expertise and complete peer code reviews to team members in a timely manner to ensure code standards, completeness, cleanliness, and quality
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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