A16zcrypto
Staff Software Engineer, Product
Palo Alto, California · Staff+ · Full-time
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$1,374 more — $221,374 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $221,374 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Software Developers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Software Developers (15-1252) · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- We are a lean, high-impact team that values initiative and independence.
- Maintaining and improving current platforms and web interfaces
- Writing clean, performant, and well-tested code
Responsibilities
- Leading initiatives to design, build, and optimize Web3 products and applications for Aptos
- Developing new features and integrations to enhance existing experiences
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience building and shipping user-facing products
- 2+ years of experience leading technical teams
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
Nice to have
- Experience with UX/UI design and systems (a plus)
- Web3 experience or familiarity (a plus)
- Background in payments, defi, or tradfi (a plus)
Compensation
- The base salary range for this full-time position is $220-$250k.
- Our base salary ranges are determined by experience and location, and we hire at all levels for multiple roles.
- Competitive Salary
Benefits
- 100% insurance premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents (US Employees)
- Flexible vacation time, 11 holidays, and floating company days off
Company info
- We are committed to providing a safe and secure hiring process for all applicants.
- We're looking for:
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- 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 o
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