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Application Security Engineer

Aptos Labs

United States

On-site

USD 150,000 - 200,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Join a pioneering firm in the web3 space as an Application Security Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in safeguarding core infrastructure and products. This dynamic position involves analyzing security issues, designing security tools, and influencing best practices. The company is dedicated to creating a decentralized future with equitable access to financial assets, making this an exciting opportunity for those passionate about security and innovation. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

100% insurance premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision

Equipment of your choice

Flexible vacation time

Competitive Salary

Equity (RSUs)

Protocol Token Grants

401k matching

Fun and inclusive events

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in vulnerability research and exploitation.
Experience with native and web programming languages.

Responsibilities

Analyze and assess security issues via design reviews and code audits.
Design and build security tools and develop mitigations.

Skills

Vulnerability Research

Exploitation Techniques

Rust

TypeScript

Automated Security Analysis

Education

B.S. in Computer Science

M.S. in Computer Science

Tools

Fuzzing Tools

Static Analysis Tools

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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

At Aptos Labs we’re pioneering the future of web3 and need a passionate Application Security Engineer to help secure our ecosystem. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of safeguarding our Aptos core infrastructure and Aptos Labs products. Your proactive approach will help us identify and mitigate emerging threats, ensuring our systems remain resilient and trustworthy. You will work closely with our developers, influence security best practices, and lead initiatives that shape the future of web3 security.

Responsibilities

Analyze and assess novel and recurring security issues via design reviews, code audits, penetration tests.
Respond to and triage reports from bug bounty programs.
Design and build security tools, develop mitigations, frameworks and hardening strategies tailored for vulnerability prevention and detection.
Review and develop secure operational practices, and provide security guidance for engineers.

Minimum Qualifications

B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
3+ years of experience in vulnerability research and exploitation.
Experience with native and web programming languages, development practices, and common vulnerability patterns (e.g. Rust, TypeScript, etc.)
Experience with automated security analysis tooling and frameworks (fuzzing, static analysis, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Contributions to the security community (public research, blogging, talks in relevant conferences, etc.)
Familiarity with smart contracts programming languages (extra bonus for Move), security tools and frameworks, including formal verification.
Experience with order books, perpetual dex, liquidity pools mathematics and broader DeFi protocols.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $150k -$200k. 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.

Our 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
Competitive Salary
Equity (RSUs) (US employees)
Protocol Token Grants
401k matching (US Employees)
Fun and inclusive in-person and digital events

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.

To Protect Yourself, Please Be Aware Of The Following

We will never ask you for payment of any kind during the application or onboarding process, including fees for background checks, training, or equipment.
We will always communicate with you using our official company email domain.
We will never request your personal financial information, such as your social security number or bank account details, during the initial application stages or via email or a video/voice call when onboarding.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
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Job function

Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Technology, Information and Internet

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