Remote Jobs at Lightning Labs

Develops software for Lightning Network transactions

San Francisco, California, United States

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Assets Protocol Engineer (Remote)

Lightning Labs

Candidates should have an experienced background in systems software engineering with a strong understanding of applied cryptography, peer-to-peer networks, distributed systems, and cryptocurrency protocols such as Bitcoin. Proficiency in programming languages, especially Go, along with knowledge of C or C++ is desired. A thorough understanding of distributed systems principles and solid engineering practices, including testing methodology and documentation, is required. Experience with Bitcoin,…

  • Salary not specified
  • Full Time
  • Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
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Lightning Developer Evangelist (Remote)

Lightning Labs

Candidates should have a passion for bitcoin and the Lightning Network, along with a proactive and creative problem-solving mindset focused on real-world issues. Excellent communication skills are essential for conveying information about developer tools and insights from community discussions. A track record of open source contributions or public application development is preferred, as well as experience in presenting developer-focused content at conferences or meetups.

  • Salary not specified
  • Full Time
  • Senior (5 to 8 years)
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Lightning Infrastructure Engineer (Remote)

Lightning Labs

Candidates should have experience building and operating secure, scalable, highly-available systems. Proficiency in systems programming languages such as Go, C, or C++ is required, along with experience developing and supporting publicly available APIs. A security and adversarially-oriented mindset is essential, as well as knowledge of Bitcoin and applied cryptography, with an understanding of the Lightning Network protocol preferred. Familiarity with contributing to open source projects is also…

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  • Full Time
  • Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
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Business Development Strategist (Remote)

Lightning Labs

Candidates must have a passion for bitcoin and the mission of bringing financial freedom to the world. A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in business development, strategy, finance, or a related field is required. Attention to detail and strong writing and editing skills are essential, along with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences. The ideal candidate should be a creative thinker, eager to try new things, and able to work autonomously while collaborating a…

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  • Full Time
  • Mid-level (3 to 4 years)
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Lightning Protocol Engineer (Remote)

Lightning Labs

Candidates should have a strong engineering background with solid programming skills, preferably in Go, C, or C++. A thorough understanding of distributed systems and peer-to-peer networking is essential, along with experience in Bitcoin, cryptography, and financial software. Prior contributions to cryptocurrency protocols and open source software collaboration are preferred, and candidates should be quick learners eager to develop new skills and take ownership of projects.

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  • Full Time
  • Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
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Platform Engineer (Remote)

Lightning Labs

Candidates should have strong foundations in Linux, networking, security, cloud, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Experience in managing and troubleshooting Kubernetes clusters in production is essential, along with proficiency in a systems programming language such as Go, Python, or Rust. Advanced knowledge of cloud technologies like GitOps and DevSecOps, as well as database administration skills with PostgreSQL or etcd, are preferred. Familiarity with Bitcoin and the Lightning Network, along …

  • Salary not specified
  • Full Time
  • Senior (5 to 8 years)
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Frontend Application Developer (Remote)

Lightning Labs

Candidates should have strong expertise in Javascript and Typescript, along with experience building and shipping React applications. A solid understanding of modern web application solutions and prior contributions to open source projects are required. Familiarity with Bitcoin, digital currencies, and cryptography is preferred, as well as experience in empathetic, human-centered software design.

  • Salary not specified
  • Full Time
  • Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
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Marketing Lead (Remote)

Lightning Labs

Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in Product Marketing or a writing-related role at a high-growth startup. Attention to detail and strong writing and editing skills are essential. A creative thinker who can effortlessly communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences is required, along with a high-level understanding of bitcoin, the Lightning Network, and Lightning Labs products. An eagerness to try new things and be energized by creative challenges is also necessary.

  • Salary not specified
  • Full Time
  • Mid-level (3 to 4 years)
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Senior Security Engineer (Remote)

Lightning Labs

Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in systems security and a strong understanding of cryptography, protocol design, and adversarial analysis. Extensive knowledge of operating system and computer architecture internals is required, along with experience in reverse engineering and exploiting cryptographic protocol systems, particularly in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Proficiency in programming languages such as Go, Rust, C/C++, and/or Java is essential, as well as experience i…

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  • Full Time
  • Senior (5 to 8 years)
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Senior Engineering Manager (Remote)

Lightning Labs

Candidates should have at least 5 years of software engineering experience in a systems domain and 3 years of engineering management experience. Experience managing remote teams across several time zones and maintaining or contributing to open source projects is required. A high level working knowledge of Bitcoin and fundamental Bitcoin design principles is also necessary.

  • Salary not specified
  • Full Time
  • Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
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Technical Product Manager (Remote)

Lightning Labs

Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of product management experience and possess a Bachelor's or advanced degree in a technical field or equivalent experience. A strong understanding of the software development process and experience with various methodologies is required, along with the ability to influence multiple stakeholders without direct authority. Knowledge of network and routing concepts and a demonstrated passion for Bitcoin and Lightning is essential.

  • Salary not specified
  • Full Time
  • Mid-level (3 to 4 years)
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Lightning Evangelist (Remote)

Lightning Labs

Candidates should possess a genuine passion for Bitcoin and the Lightning Network, demonstrating proactive problem-solving skills and excellent communication abilities, both externally and internally. They should be comfortable tackling open-ended challenges, formulating hypotheses, iterating quickly, and measuring impact to guide future actions. Experience presenting about Bitcoin or Lightning at events, working with emerging markets, and familiarity with developer communities are preferred qua…

  • Salary not specified
  • Full Time
  • Entry Level & New Grad, Senior (5 to 8 years)