[Remote] Senior Staff Production Engineer at Lightspark

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$255,000 – $300,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Fintech, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

10+ years of experience in Production Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, or related infrastructure-focused roles
Demonstrated ability to architect and operate large-scale distributed systems with strong security, reliability, and regulatory considerations
Strong software engineering skills and ability to produce high-quality, maintainable, well-tested code
Proven leadership of complex technical initiatives that span multiple teams or domains
Deep expertise with cloud infrastructure and infrastructure-as-code (AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, etc.)
Proficiency with high-level programming languages such as Python (Go, Rust, or similar languages are a plus)
Strong communicator who can influence technical and strategic decisions across engineering and leadership
Bachelor’s in Computer Science or equivalent experience; non-traditional backgrounds are equally valued

Responsibilities

Setting the technical direction for Lightspark’s production infrastructure and influencing engineering strategy across multiple teams
Architecting and scaling secure, highly available distributed systems that support global, 24/7 financial transactions
Designing next-generation infrastructure platforms and frameworks (observability, deployment, security, compute, networking) that other engineers build on
Leading cross-functional, company-wide initiatives to improve reliability, performance, and operational excellence
Anticipating future scale, regulatory, and security needs—and driving long-term solutions before they become bottlenecks
Mentoring other engineers, elevating technical judgment, and contributing to a culture of craftsmanship and accountability
Owning and improving high-severity production operations, incident response, and postmortems

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Distributed SystemsInfrastructure ArchitectureSecurityReliabilityObservabilityDeploymentComputeNetworkingIncident ResponsePostmortemsMentoring

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Senior Staff Production Engineer position?

The salary range is $255K - $300K.

Is this position remote?

Yes, the position is fully remote.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need 10+ years in Production Engineering or SRE, expertise in architecting large-scale distributed systems with security and reliability focus, strong software engineering skills, deep cloud infrastructure knowledge (AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform), and proficiency in Python (Go, Rust a plus).

What is the company culture like at Lightspark?

Lightspark fosters a culture of craftsmanship and accountability, with a commitment to an inclusive and diverse workplace. They value hands-on engineers who thrive in fast-moving environments and mentor others.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Staff Production Engineer role?

A strong candidate has 10+ years of infrastructure experience, proven leadership in complex multi-team initiatives, hands-on ability to architect scalable systems for financial transactions, and strong communication skills to influence strategy.

Lightspark

Facilitates Bitcoin transactions via API and SDKs

About Lightspark

Lightspark focuses on facilitating Bitcoin transactions for businesses by providing an API and Software Development Kits (SDKs) that integrate with the Lightning Network. This technology allows for faster and cheaper cross-border payments by identifying efficient routes for transactions. Unlike competitors, Lightspark's service-based model enables businesses to leverage Bitcoin without needing deep technical expertise. The goal is to streamline payment processes, making them more efficient and cost-effective.

Los Angeles, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2022Year Founded

$1.3MTotal Funding

SEEDCompany Stage

Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries

51-200Employees

Risks

Increased competition from fintech companies like Strike and OpenNode.

Regulatory scrutiny in the US and EU could impact cryptocurrency transactions.

Technological vulnerabilities in the Lightning Network may affect Lightspark's reputation.

Differentiation

Lightspark offers a robust API and SDKs for Bitcoin integration on the Lightning Network.

The company provides a dashboard for tracking and managing Bitcoin transactions efficiently.

Lightspark's Universal Money Address (UMA) enhances global payment solutions for businesses.

Upsides

Partnerships with Bitso and Foxbit expand Lightspark's reach in Latin America.

Introduction of Spark and UMA boosts Lightspark's product offerings and market appeal.

Strategic expansion into Africa with Yellow Card highlights growth in emerging markets.

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