Senior Software Engineer, Platform Infrastructure
Aptos Labs creates products and applications for the Aptos blockchain to redefine the Web3 user experience.
Maintainer signals as of 9/25/2026
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About Aptos Labs
Aptos Labs helps developers and users access decentralized applications by creating blockchain products and infrastructure. With it, users can store digital assets through Petra Wallet, access Web3 applications through Aptos Connect, and build decentralized apps using developer tools. Aptos Labs focuses on bringing the benefits of decentralization to the masses through better technology and user experience.
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About the Role
Build critical infrastructure powering a scalable blockchain ecosystem, including backend services, platform infrastructure, APIs, indexing services, data pipelines, node operations, SDKs, libraries, and developer tools.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience building and shipping scalable backend systems
- Strong experience building backend systems in languages such as Rust, Go, C++, Java, Python, or similar
- Deep understanding of systems programming concepts
- Strong understanding of distributed systems, databases, and API design
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with blockchain infrastructure, indexing, or node operations is a plus
- Web3 experience or familiarity is a plus
- Background in payments, DeFi, or TradFi is a plus
- Comfortable leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity and code quality
Responsibilities
- Lead initiatives to design, build, and optimize backend services and platform infrastructure for the blockchain
- Develop scalable APIs, indexing services, and data pipelines to support blockchain data access
- Build and maintain infrastructure for node operations, monitoring, and observability
- Build and maintain SDKs, libraries, and developer tools
- Write clean, performant, well-tested, and production-ready code
- Collaborate closely with protocol engineers, infrastructure teams, and product engineers
Benefits
- 100% insurance premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents (US Employees)
- Equipment of your choice
- Flexible vacation time
- 11 holidays and floating company days off
- Protocol Token Grants
- 401k matching (US Employees)
- Fun and inclusive in-person and digital events
