Aptos

Software Engineer, Payments Product Lead

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1 month ago
Palo Alto, CA, USAStaff+
H1B sponsor

Base Salary

$160k - $260k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Define, ship, and operate the Aptos Payment API, including an orchestration engine routing across a licensed partner network
  • Lead partner-facing requirements intake, integrations, and technical diligence with banks, EMIs, PSPs, stablecoin issuers, and e-wallet platforms
  • Build revenue attribution and reconciliation, KYC/KYB integration, a testnet sandbox, and a native-asset-only settlement system
  • Own the payments side of the integration with the trading team’s RFQ liquidity and tokenized-FX systems
  • Hire and lead the first two engineers and make written build-versus-buy decisions
  • Publish the Payment API v1 specification, ship the testnet sandbox, productionize USDT and USDC settlement rails, and deliver the first client integration within the first 90 days

Requirements

  • 8+ years building production-scale payment infrastructure, including PSP- or orchestrator-class systems such as cross-border rails, on/off-ramps, virtual accounts, or reconciliation systems
  • Hands-on chain-native settlement experience with stablecoin rails, ramp integrations, or wallet infrastructure
  • Move or Rust experience is a plus, while strong engineering judgment on any technology stack is required
  • Experience leading external technical relationships with banks, issuers, and regulated partners
  • Product engineering instincts focused on client and partner needs
  • Player-coach approach with the ability to ship code and hire and lead engineers

Benefits

  • 100% medical, dental, and vision insurance premium coverage for employees and dependents in the US
  • Equipment of choice
  • Flexible vacation time, 11 holidays, and floating company days off
  • Protocol token grants
  • 401k matching for US employees
  • Fun and inclusive in-person and digital events
  • Full-time position

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