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Binance • Taipei, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Role & seniority: Performance engineer (seniority not explicitly stated; focus on expert-level performance testing, tuning, and reliability)
Stack/tools: Java (core), JVM tuning/profiling; MySQL, MongoDB; Kafka, Redis, RabbitMQ; Docker, Kubernetes; Linux (CLI/system), K6 or JMeter; monitoring/observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana is a nice-to-have); optional: Rust
Design and implement performance testing strategies (load, stress, scalability, reliability) and translate business/tech requirements into test plans
Identify bottlenecks at system, service, and code levels; develop architecture- and code-level optimizations; collaborate with DevOps for high availability
Troubleshoot real-time performance issues end-to-end; build internal tools for automated performance monitoring, testing, and issue analysis
Java performance tuning, profiling, and JVM optimization
Experience diagnosing microservice performance issues
Proficiency with MySQL and MongoDB; familiarity with Kafka, Redis, RabbitMQ
Experience setting up performance test environments using K6 or JMeter
Containerization/orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Linux core/system troubleshooting skills
Public cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP, AliCloud)
Observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana)
Production performance testing and incident triage
Linux kernel/OS-level performance analysis
Experience in dis
Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by over 280 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. \n
Responsibilities Translate business and technical requirements into concrete performance test plans. Design and implement architecture-level and code-level optimizations to enhance system throughput and stability. Work closely with DevOps to ensure production-level high availability across distributed systems. Build and execute performance testing strategies covering load, stress, scalability, and reliability. Independently troubleshoot real-time performance issues, identifying root causes and delivering solutions end-to-end. Develop internal tools for automated performance monitoring, testing, and issue analysis.
Requirements Strong ability to identify performance bottlenecks at system, service, and code levels, with actionable solutions. Hands-on experience troubleshooting microservice performance issues. Deep expertise in Java performance tuning, profiling, and JVM-level optimization. Proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL, MongoDB). Familiarity with performance analysis for middleware such as Kafka, Redis, RabbitMQ. Practical experience setting up performance test environments. Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Solid Linux skills, both command-line and system-level troubleshooting. Strong passion for building systems that excel in performance, scalability, and reliability. Practical experience using performance engineering tools such as K6 or JMeter.
Programming language requirement: Java (must). Rust experience is a plus. Nice-to-have Hands-on experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, AliCloud). Experience setting up monitoring/observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana). Prior experience conducting performance tests in production environments. Experience triaging and resolving production performance incidents. Linux kernel or OS-level performance analysis skills. Experience working within distributed, remote teams. Ability to leverage APM tools effectively for performance troubleshooting.
\n 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)
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