Lightning Labs

Technical Product Manager (Remote)

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: FullTime
  • Salary: Not specified
  • Brief Description: Lightning Labs is building a team passionate about cryptography, Bitcoin, decentralization, security, and privacy. They are seeking a Technical Product Manager to drive the product vision and strategy for their infrastructure products, focusing on bringing Bitcoin and Lightning to the masses.

Requirements

  • Experience creating strategic product roadmaps from conception to launch and working with cross-functional teams.
  • Strong understanding of the software development process, experience with a variety of methodologies, and an appreciation of the tradeoffs involved with different approaches.
  • Experience driving product vision, go-to-market strategy, and design discussions.
  • Ability to influence multiple stakeholders without direct authority.
  • Demonstrated passion for Bitcoin and Lightning, along with an understanding of the technology, community, and ecosystem.

Responsibilities

  • Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Lightning Labs’ infrastructure products.
  • Drive product launches, including working with cross-functional teams on messaging and goals.
  • Strong written communication skills and ability to convey information about technical concepts to both internal and external audiences.
  • Work cross-functionally with engineering, design, and other cross-functional teams to define and iterate on early-stage products.
  • Engage with external third parties to assess partnership opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 5+ years of product management experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in a Product Management, Engineering or Technology Strategy role.
  • Knowledge of multiple functional areas such as Product Management, Engineering, UX/UI, Sales, Customer Support, Finance or Marketing.
  • Experience building Bitcoin or Lightning products or services.

Application Instructions

  • Not specified in the provided job description.

Skills

Product Management
Product Roadmap
Go-to-market strategy
Software Development Process
Cross-functional Teams
Communication Skills
Bitcoin
Lightning Network
Cryptography
Blockchain

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.

Land your dream remote job 3x faster with AI