Staff Software Engineer, Data Products
Chainlink LabsSalary not specified
- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Quantitative Finance, Crypto & Web3Industries
Requirements
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 preferred.
Responsibilities
The Lightning Infrastructure Engineer will write advanced software tooling for automated channel management and initial client channel selection. They will implement algorithms for ongoing capital management and optimization, design and maintain a suite of monitoring and alert infrastructure for routing nodes, and develop metrics to analyze the health of the network based on graph and node level signals. Additionally, they will design and build novel systems to help nodes and users acquire and manage liquidity on the Lightning Network.
Skills
Go
C
C++
Systems Programming
API Development
Security
Cryptography
Bitcoin
Lightning Network
Monitoring
Alerting
Capital Management
Channel Management
Graph Analysis
Node-Level Signals
Lightning Labs
Develops software for Lightning Network transactions
About Lightning Labs
Lightning Labs develops software for the Lightning Network, which is a layer on the Bitcoin blockchain that allows for faster and cheaper transactions. Their main product, Lightning Terminal, is a web interface that helps users manage nodes in the Lightning Network, making it easier to handle many low-fee Bitcoin transactions quickly. This product is especially useful for businesses and individuals who need to conduct numerous transactions efficiently. Lightning Labs stands out by focusing on open-source software and offering premium tools that enhance the Lightning Network's functionality. Their goal is to improve the efficiency and accessibility of Bitcoin transactions for a wide range of clients, including developers and financial institutions.
Key Metrics
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$80.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries
11-50Employees