Aptoslabs Jobs

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:  Aptos is seeking a trailblazing Product Manager to lead the strategy and execution of our decentralized storage platform, Shelby—built for high-performance, read-intensive, real-time data applications. This platform will be the foundational infrastructure for emerging Web3 and blockchain-native experiences. As the first product manager focused on this product, you will work from the ground up to shape the roadmap, launch strategy, and platform experience. You’ll collaborate closely with engineering, design, and go-to-market teams to develop a highly reliable, scalable, and decentralized storage layer that bridges the best of cloud-native infrastructure with next-generation blockchain technologies. This is a rare opportunity for a self-starter with deep technical acumen and a passion for open, decentralized systems to create a category-defining product from 0 to 1. What you'll be doing:

Define and evolve the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for a user-first, Web3-powered streaming platform. Own the end-to-end product lifecycle, including ideation, UX/UI direction, technical requirements, development, QA, and launch. Collaborate with engineering, design, content, ecosystem, and go-to-market teams to ensure product-market fit and smooth execution. Champion UX excellence by deeply understanding user behavior and needs, and translating these into elegant, intuitive product experiences. Conduct user research and market analysis to stay ahead of trends in both traditional streaming and Web3 innovation. Articulate and evangelize the product strategy to internal and external stakeholders, balancing bold vision with clear execution. Establish and track key product metrics (KPIs) to inform continuous iteration and improvement.

What we’re looking for:

5+ years of product management experience, ideally in consumer tech, media platforms, or Web3 environments. Proven success launching user-centric products from scratch, especially in fast-paced or high-growth environments. Experience in media streaming platforms or adjacent consumer applications, with strong intuition for UX and engagement loops. Solid understanding of Web3 infrastructure, including decentralized storage, smart contracts, or blockchain-based identity/wallet systems. Strong technical aptitude—you can partner closely with engineers and make informed trade-offs without getting lost in jargon. A strategic and systems-level thinker with a passion for innovation and obsessive focus on user experience. Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, able to align diverse stakeholders and rally teams around the product vision. Bonus: Experience in partnership-driven product development or working with large media/entertainment organizations. 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.

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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.