Senior Software Engineer
Aptos Labs
Senior Software Engineer
Aptos Labs
Develops blockchain tools and user wallets
Aptos is a people-first blockchain on a mission to help billions of people achieve universal and fair access to decentralized assets in a safe and scalable way.
Founded by some of the original creators and maintainers that researched, designed, and built the Diem blockchain to serve this purpose, we have dedicated several years toward this mission. We believe the open-source Diem technology we have developed is an important foundation of a safe and scalable web3 world where everyone has more equitable opportunities to grow and access financial assets with lower fees and fewer intermediaries.
Aptos (Ohlone for "The People") encompasses our mission and ethos for why we build.
About The Role
We're looking for a talented, driven Senior Software Engineer to build the critical infrastructure that powers trading on Aptos.
This role will have significant impact and visibility - the systems you build will directly enable billions of volume on Aptos. You'll work on APIs, indexers, node infrastructure, SDKs, and developer tools that form the foundation for trading and trading products. You'll help shape technical direction and may grow into leading other engineers as the team scales.
You should love solving hard distributed systems problems and have a passion for building robust, scalable infrastructure. You will be joining a lean team with a lot of autonomy – you should be a self-starter and thrive on self-directed work in a fast-paced environment.
This role sits in our Palo Alto, CA or New York, NY office.
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What you bring:
The base salary range for this full-time position is $150k - $250k. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and typical maximum target for new hire salaries for the position of a candidate based in the Bay Area at any level. We do hire exceptionally talented professionals with decades of experience in their field. As such, our range may be higher than what is displayed. Our base salary ranges are determined by experience and location, and we hire at all levels for multiple roles. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, job-related skills demonstrated during the interviews, working experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include equity, tokens, or benefits.
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Our Benefits
Aptos is committed to diversity in the workplace, and we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not hire on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
We are committed to providing a safe and secure hiring process for all applicants. Unfortunately, there are individuals who may attempt to impersonate Aptos or our employees for fraudulent purposes.
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Develops blockchain tools and user wallets
Aptos Labs builds tools and apps on the Aptos blockchain to make decentralized technology easier to use. Its products include the Aptos Name Service that shortens and simplifies addresses, the Petra Wallet for managing crypto, the Aptos Explorer for tracking transactions, and Identity Connect for stronger online security. These tools work by integrating with the Aptos network to provide user-friendly interfaces and streamlined workflows for individuals, developers, and enterprises. Their approach emphasizes practical user experience and a cohesive toolset, reinforced by partnerships with Google Cloud, Mastercard, and NBC Universal, with the goal of making web3 accessible, secure, and useful to a broad audience.
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