Aptoslabs is hiring a

Web3 Software Engineering Graduate Internship, Programming Languages and Security - Summer 2025

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 Our team in Palo Alto, CA, is looking for interns pursuing Masters or PhDs to join us in bringing the benefits of decentralization to the masses. You'll join one of Aptos's programming languages or security teams and work alongside other engineers and researchers to solve complex problems. Our interns have been critical contributors to our Open Source products. Project areas you may be working on:

Security tools for Move programming language, including building specialized fuzzers and static analysis tools.

What we’re looking for:

You are pursuing a Masters or Doctorate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field You have strong computer science fundamentals with a background in one or more of:

Compiler theory and design (compiler construction, parsing algorithms, and syntax tree manipulation) Static analysis, with prior experience (preferred but not required) in Semgrep, Move language or capability to learn a new language at a fast pace Fuzzing, dynamic analysis

You excel in executing independent research and coding up your solution You want to work in a fast-paced environment that values its employees and customers You are excited about the benefits of decentralization and curious about blockchain/web3 technology You are available to complete a 3-month internship starting in May/June 2024 and work at our Palo Alto, CA office.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $156k - $168k annualized. 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.

If you encounter any suspicious activity or requests that seem out of the ordinary, please do not hesitate to report it to us at [email protected].

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