Technical Program Manager
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
As a Technical Program Manager on the Ecosystem Engineering team, you will play a key role in driving overall operational efficiency across multiple projects. From overseeing the delivery of high-quality technical content development to leading ecosystem support and outreach strategies, your contributions will be instrumental in shaping the future of the Aptos developer experience. If you're passionate about blockchain technology, thrive in fast-paced environments, and are eager to make a tangible impact, we are excited to have you join our team!
What you'll be doing:
- Leading project and program management efforts for the Developer Experience program, ensuring that all timelines are met and deliverables align with the overall program objectives.
- Regularly updating stakeholders on the program status, highlighting potential risks and dependencies.
- Coordinating with internal teams and external technical writing vendors to ensure the quality and timely delivery of technical content.
- Collaborating closely with release managers to ensure completion of required changes to downstream ecosystem services according to release timelines.
- Developing comprehensive community outreach strategies to promote feature adoptions and product releases.
- Soliciting feedback and insights from the community to drive continual improvements in the developer experience.
- Providing leadership with ecosystem engineering infrastructure cost analysis.
- Managing and providing technical support to high-profile ecosystem teams alongside dev-rel engineers.
What we're looking for:
- 3+ years of experience in technical program management
- Experience working with startups and/or open source projects
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to balance processes with adaptability and creativity
- Previous experience in blockchain is a plus
The base salary range for this full-time position is $150k - $250k. 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)
- 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].