Information Security Engineer, Product

aptoslabs· Engineering
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🌍 Remote📍 Remote Global (US, EU)

About this role

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 Product Security Engineer to help secure our core technologies. 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, and penetration tests.
  • Design and build security tools, and develop mitigations, frameworks, and hardening strategies tailored for vulnerability prevention and detection.
  • Review and develop secure operational practices, and provide security guidance for engineers.
  • Respond to and triage reports from bug bounty programs.

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 development practices and common vulnerability patterns (e.g., Rust, C, 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.)
  • Experience with virtual machines or complex runtime environments, such as MoveVM (extra bonus), EVM, WASM, or LLVM-based runtimes, including their security models, sandboxing, and execution isolation.
  • Familiarity with smart contract programming languages (extra bonus for Move), security tools, and frameworks, including formal verification.

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
  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Information Security Engineer, Product position at aptoslabs?
The salary for this Information Security Engineer, Product role at aptoslabs is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the Information Security Engineer, Product job at aptoslabs remote?
Yes, this Information Security Engineer, Product position at aptoslabs is remote, with team members based in Remote Global (US, EU). You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Which team or department does the Information Security Engineer, Product at aptoslabs belong to?
This Information Security Engineer, Product position is part of the Engineering department at aptoslabs. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Information Security Engineer, Product position at aptoslabs?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to aptoslabs's official application portal hosted on greenhouse where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Information Security Engineer, Product job at aptoslabs posted?
This Information Security Engineer, Product position at aptoslabs was posted on Jan 16, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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