Zero-Knowledge Cryptography Expert
CertikSalary not specified
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Senior Security Engineer (Remote) at Lightning Labs
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
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 and experience are required for this Senior Security Engineer role?
Requirements include at least 5 years in systems security, extensive knowledge of OS and computer architecture internals, strong understanding of cryptography and protocol design, expertise in Go, Rust, C/C++, and/or Java, experience with Bitcoin and Lightning Network, Kubernetes, AWS, security incident response, code review, and working with remote teams.
What is the company culture like at Lightning Labs?
Lightning Labs is a high-impact, fast-moving startup with distributed international teams, focused on a mission of bringing financial freedom through Bitcoin, valuing passion for the mission and collaboration across functional teams.
What makes a strong candidate for this position?
A strong candidate has 5+ years in systems security, experience with Bitcoin/Lightning, cryptography, reverse engineering crypto protocols, professional development in Go/Rust/C++/Java, management experience, and comfort with remote distributed teams.
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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