Backend Engineer
Bastion150,000 - 175,000 USD/year
- 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, Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, Data & Analytics, Financial Services, Quantitative FinanceIndustries
Requirements
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.
Responsibilities
The Lightning Protocol Engineer will design and implement core Lightning Network protocols and algorithms, contribute to mission-critical peer-to-peer cryptocurrency daemons written in Go, and collaborate with the team on the research and design of future iterations of the Lightning Network. They will also participate in issue triage and code review of open source contributions and communicate with the wider community and industry about the software and technology.
Skills
Go
C
C++
Cryptography
Peer-to-peer networking
Distributed systems
Bitcoin
Open source software
Smart contracts
Testing methodology
Documentation
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