Binance Accelerator Program - Blockchain Data Scientist (AI/LLM)

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 Role Overview We are exploring the frontier intersection of AI and blockchain/cryptocurrency, seeking passionate and innovative interns to join our research team. You will participate in technical research and prototype validation at the intersection of AI and Web3, exploring innovative applications of large models, agents, and other AI technologies in on-chain scenarios, and rapidly turning cutting-edge ideas into verifiable prototypes. Responsibilities: • Track frontier technologies and industry developments in AI and blockchain/cryptocurrency; conduct technical research and produce valuable analysis and insights. • Participate in pre-research topics in the AI × Crypto direction, exploring the feasibility of large models, agents, and other technologies in on-chain trading, data analysis, and intelligent application scenarios. • Rapidly build technical prototypes (PoCs) to validate innovative ideas and produce reproducible experimental conclusions. • Participate in application-level exploration and development, advancing pre-research outcomes into demonstrable and evaluable product prototypes. • Collaborate with algorithm and engineering teams to participate in discussions and drive topics toward implementation. Requirements: • Currently enrolled Master's or PhD student in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, Financial Engineering, or related field; able to commit to stable weekly internship hours. • Strong interest in the intersection of AI and blockchain/cryptocurrency; foundational knowledge of at least one direction (e.g., large language models, agents, or blockchain, smart contracts, DeFi). • Proficient in Python with solid programming and engineering implementation skills; able to independently complete prototype development. • Strong learning ability and curiosity; able to quickly pick up new technologies and directions; proactive in exploring unknown problems. • Good communication and documentation skills; able to clearly express technical research conclusions and experimental results. Bonus • Experience with LLM/agent-related projects, papers, or open-source contributions. • Familiarity with blockchain development (Solidity, on-chain data analysis, wallet/transaction interaction) or practical experience with DeFi and on-chain trading. • Personal projects, hackathon participation, or internship experience in AI × Crypto. • Papers published at top conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, ACL, etc.) or outstanding open-source projects. 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. By submitting a job application, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Candidate Privacy Notice. Originally posted on Himalayas