Binance Accelerator Program - Blockchain / Smart Contract Security

at  Binance

Binance is the leading global blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider whose suite of financial products includes the world’s largest digital-asset exchange.
Our mission is to accelerate cryptocurrency adoption and increase the freedom of money.
If you’re looking for a fast-paced, mission-driven organization where opportunities to learn and excel are endless, then Binance is the place for you.
Binance Accelerator Program is a concise 3 - 6 months program designed to have an immersive experience in the rapidly expanding Web3 space. You will be given the opportunity to experience life at Binance and understand what goes on behind the scenes of the worlds’ leading blockchain ecosystem. Alongside your job, there will also be a focus on networking and development, which will expand your professional network and build transferable skills to propel you forward in your career.

REQUIREMENTS

• Currently enrolled or holding a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science or a related field.
• Proficient in Smart Contract programming languages, such as Solidity, among others.
• Basic understanding of common Smart Contract security vulnerabilities.
• Basic understanding of blockchain and smart contract principles, experienced with reading Blockchain explorers. Well versed with the different types of hacks on smart contracts, and its common attack vectors.
• Well versed with the different types of scams such as Wallet Drainers in the space and how to identify them.
• Familiar with smart contract development testing, transaction analysis, and other tools.
• Experienced in using VSCode, Git, or other version control applications.
• Proficient in Python or another object-oriented programming language.
• Fundamental knowledge of code analysis and program debugging.

ADDITIONAL BENEFICIAL SKILLS

• Passionate about cryptocurrency / DeFi / smart contract / blockchain.
• Basic knowledge of fuzz testing or static analysis.
• Basic knowledge of detection, exploitation, and prevention of security vulnerabilities.
• Experience in smart contracts development (e.g Foundry, HardHat, etc).
• Experience in CTF or bug bounty programs (e.g. Hack The Box, WebGoat, etc).
• Experience in Front-end development (React, Javascript, Typescript).
• Experience in data mining and data analysis of on-chain data.
• Have great interest in Binance, high work enthusiasm and responsibility, good and humble work attitude.

• Perform a review analysis on newly disclosed vulnerabilities for smart contracts and summarize the root cause behind the exploits for early detection in the future.
• Conduct security audits on both smart contracts and blockchains, and write high-quality audit reports.
• Develop automated scanning and monitoring tools for smart contracts and blockchains.
• Utilize scanning tools to detect vulnerabilities in online contracts and promptly issue risk warnings.
• Conduct post-mortem analyses on various hacking incidents, examining the causes, processes, and basic fund tracing.
• Proactively identify on-chain risks, monitor and model emerging on-chain attack vector trends, and possess a solid understanding of on-chain security risks such as fraud and phishing.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of EVM-compatible blockchains and layer 2 solutions, and be familiar with DeFi design patterns.