Senior Software Engineer Trading Infrastructure
Aptos Labs creates products and applications for the Aptos blockchain to redefine the Web3 user experience.
Maintainer signals as of 8/10/2026
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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
You will lead the design, development, and optimization of backend services and platform infrastructure for blockchain trading. You will build scalable APIs, indexing services, data pipelines, and trading infrastructure; write production-ready, well-tested code; and collaborate with protocol, infrastructure, and product engineers.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience building and shipping scalable backend systems
- Experience building backend systems with Rust, Go, C++, Java, Python, or similar languages
- Understanding of systems programming concepts
- Understanding of distributed systems, databases, and API design
- Experience with blockchain infrastructure, indexing, or node operations
- Web3 experience or familiarity
- Background in payments, DeFi, or TradFi
- Experience using AI tools for productivity and code quality
Responsibilities
- Lead initiatives to design, build, and optimize backend services and platform infrastructure
- Develop scalable APIs, indexing services, and data pipelines for trading data access
- Build and maintain trading infrastructure
- Write clean, performant, well-tested, production-ready code
- Collaborate with protocol engineers, infrastructure teams, and product engineers
Benefits
- 100% medical, dental, and vision insurance premium coverage for employees and dependents in the United States
- Equipment of your choice
- Flexible vacation time
- 11 holidays
- Floating company days off
- Protocol Token Grants
- 401k matching for employees in the United States
- In-person and digital events
