Staff Engineer, Distributed Systems
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- 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
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AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, Data & Analytics, Financial Services, Quantitative FinanceIndustries
Position Overview
- Location Type: Remote
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Salary: (Not specified)
This role seeks an experienced systems software engineer with expertise in applied cryptography, peer-to-peer networks, distributed systems, open source software, and cryptocurrency protocols. The position involves working on LND and Neutrino, conducting cryptocurrency research, contributing to BOLT specifications, and developing the next generation of smart contract applications on Bitcoin. The ideal candidate is passionate about Bitcoin and aims to make Bitcoin cheap, fast, and simple for everyone.
Requirements
- Strong engineering background with solid programming skills.
- Experience in Go is desired, C or C++ is relevant.
- Thorough understanding of distributed systems and peer-to-peer networking principles.
- Solid engineering practices and processes (e.g., testing methodology and documentation).
- Experience with Bitcoin, cryptography, and/or financial software.
- Prior contributions to crypto protocols and open source software collaboration are preferred.
- Quick learner, geared towards implementation.
- Eager to develop new skills and willing to take ownership of projects.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement core Lightning Network (LN) protocols and algorithms.
- Contribute to mission-critical peer-to-peer cryptocurrency daemons written in Go.
- Collaborate with the team on the research and design of future iterations of LN.
- Participate in issue triage and code review of open-source contributions to various repos.
- Communicate with the wider community and industry about the software and technology.
Application Instructions
- (Not specified)
- Please refer to the Github repos for more information:
Company Information
- The company is Lightning Labs, developing the Lightning Network.
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.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$80.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries
11-50Employees