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Software Engineer, Cryptography

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Cryptography Engineer – Aptos Labs

About Aptos

Aptos is a people-first blockchain dedicated to providing universal and fair access to decentralized assets in a safe, scalable, and efficient manner. Built by the original creators of Diem, Aptos leverages its advanced technology to empower billions worldwide with low-cost financial access and fewer intermediaries.


About the Role

We are actively building a leading cryptography organization to solve complex mathematical problems, establish security standards, and advance cryptographic research. We are hiring both junior and senior engineers, as well as researchers specializing in cryptography.


Key Responsibilities

🔐 Define cryptographic principles and best practices for the Aptos blockchain and ecosystem.

📜 Establish cryptographic standards by writing Aptos Improvement Protocols (AIPs).

🛡️ Evaluate cryptographic libraries for safety, efficiency, and performance.

Design, implement, and audit cryptographic schemes, including:

  • Signature schemes
  • Authenticated data structures
  • Secret sharing
  • Distributed pseudo-random functions (DPRFs)
  • Zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs)
  • 📢 Publish research findings in top cryptography and blockchain conferences.
  • 🛠️ Contribute to the Rust blockchain stack, the Move framework, and various SDKs (TypeScript, Python, Rust).
  • 🤝 Collaborate closely with engineering, research, and partner teams.


What We’re Looking For

✅ Prior experience in cryptography or security.

✅ Proficiency in Rust, TypeScript (JavaScript), or Python.

✅ Familiarity with smart contracts and blockchain development.

✅ Strong technical writing and documentation skills.

Fluent in English (for communication and collaboration).


Compensation & Benefits

💰 Base Salary: $180K - $300K (Bay Area-based candidates, varies by experience).

💻 Equipment of your choice.

🌴 Flexible vacation time + 11 holidays.

📈 Equity (RSUs) + Protocol Token Grants.

🏥 100% insurance premium coverage (medical, dental, vision for employees & dependents – U.S. employees).

💼 401k Matching (U.S. employees).

🎉 Fun and inclusive in-person & digital events.


Join Us & Shape the Future of Blockchain Security! 🚀

Aptos is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Overview

  • Job Posted

    2 months ago

  • Job Types

    Full Time, Remote

  • Salary

    180K - 300K Year

  • Job Location

    Japan

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