Sr. Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
Serve Robotics$150,000 - $200,000/year
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Platform Engineer (Remote) at Lightning Labs
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Robotics & AutomationIndustries
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this position remote?
Yes, this is a fully remote position.
What is the salary for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What skills are required for this Platform Engineer role?
Required skills include strong foundations in Linux, Networking, Security, Cloud, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), plus experience managing Kubernetes clusters in production, observability tools, and systems programming languages like Go, Python, or Rust.
What are the application instructions for this job?
Applicants should visit the provided GitHub repositories: https://github.com/lightningnetwork/lnd, https://github.com/lightninglabs/lndinit, https://github.com/lightninglabs/lndmon, and https://github.com/lightninglabs/aperture.
What preferred skills will make me stand out for this position?
Preferred skills include advanced cloud technologies like GitOps, DevSecOps, and service mesh; database administration with PostgreSQL and etcd; knowledge of Bitcoin and Lightning Network; and familiarity contributing to open source projects.
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
Benefits
Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Risks
Competition from similar blockchain companies could reduce Lightning Labs' market share.
Stablecoin introduction may face regulatory scrutiny, complicating deployment.
Security vulnerabilities in Taproot Assets could harm Lightning Labs' reputation.
Differentiation
Lightning Labs offers the most developer-friendly Lightning Network protocol implementation.
Their Neutrino platform enables quick blockchain transactions on mobile devices.
Lightning Terminal simplifies node management for high-volume, low-fee Bitcoin transactions.
Upsides
Taproot Assets could attract institutional investors to the Bitcoin ecosystem.
Stablecoins on Bitcoin may create new revenue streams for Lightning Labs.
LND v0.17 beta launch shows ongoing software improvements and user attraction.
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