Binance Accelerator Program - AI Research Scientist (LLM Reasoning & Post-Training)

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Blockchain • Fintech • Software • Cryptocurrency • Metaverse
The Role
Early-career research role designing and running experiments on LLM reasoning, post-training alignment, and test-time scaling. Implement model variants and training pipelines in PyTorch/Hugging Face, evaluate on crypto-native data, maintain experiment tracking (W&B), and partner with engineering to translate research to production.
Summary Generated by Built In
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 Binance Accelerator Program
Binance Accelerator Program is a concise fixed-term program designed for Early Career Talent 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. Learn about BAP Program HERE
 
Who may apply
 Current university students and recent graduates

About the Role

You'll work alongside senior research scientists on problems at the frontier of LLM reasoning, post-training methodology, and agentic AI — in one of the few environments where your models interact with live global markets at scale.

This isn't a support or literature-review role. You'll run experiments, form independent hypotheses, implement ideas from recent papers, and work closely with engineering teams to understand how research behaves under real production constraints — 24/7, zero-downtime, hundreds of millions of users.

Who may apply

Current university students (Masters, PHD in AI track) or recent graduates who don't mind starting as intern. 

Responsibilities

  • Design and run experiments in reasoning model training, post-training alignment, test-time compute scaling, and systematic model evaluation — grounded in financial and crypto-native problem settings
  • Implement model variants, training pipelines (including RLVR-based approaches), and evaluation frameworks in PyTorch and the Hugging Face ecosystem
  • Synthesize recent work from NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, and ACL to sharpen active research directions — not just track the field, but translate it into testable ideas
  • Apply LLM reasoning to crypto-native data: on-chain signals, market microstructure, and multi-modal market intelligence — research opportunities that don't exist anywhere else
  • Maintain rigorous experiment tracking and reproducibility standards (W&B or equivalent)
  • Partner with applied engineering to understand how research translates into production systems — and what constraints actually matter

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Master's or PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field (preferably graduating between 2026 to 2028)
  • Strong Python and PyTorch fundamentals; C++ or Rust exposure is a bonus 
  • Comfortable using AI-assisted development tools as a natural part of your research workflow — not as a crutch, but as leverage
  • Solid grounding in transformer architectures, LLM pretraining, and the shift toward reasoning-capable models
  • You form opinions about research, not just summaries of it

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 Required

  • Currently pursuing a Master's or PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field (preferably graduating 2026-2028)
  • Strong Python and PyTorch fundamentals
  • Experience with the Hugging Face ecosystem (model implementations, tokenizers, datasets)
  • Maintain rigorous experiment tracking and reproducibility (W&B or equivalent)
  • Solid grounding in transformer architectures, LLM pretraining, and reasoning-capable models
  • Comfortable using AI-assisted development tools as part of the research workflow
  • C++ or Rust exposure
  • Familiarity with RLVR-based or reinforcement-learning post-training approaches
  • Ability to synthesize recent research and form independent, testable hypotheses

Binance Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Binance and has not been reviewed or approved by Binance.

  • Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards Performance-linked bonuses can be sizable in favorable crypto cycles, lifting total compensation. Attractive packages in engineering and specialized roles indicate strong rewards for in-demand skills.
  • Flexible Benefits Remote-first flexibility and work-from-anywhere options add meaningful value to the overall rewards package. Flexible schedules and location independence are presented as core perks.
  • Retirement Support Binance.US includes a 401(k) as part of its benefits. This provides a conventional retirement pillar alongside cash and bonus components.

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The Company
Melbourne, VIC
7,696 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

Binance is the world’s leading blockchain and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider with a financial product suite that includes the largest digital asset exchange by volume. Trusted by millions worldwide, the Binance platform is dedicated to increasing the freedom of money for users, and features an unmatched portfolio of crypto products and offerings, including: trading and finance, education, data and research, social good, investment and incubation, decentralization and infrastructure solutions, and more. For more information, visit: https://www.binance.com

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