GMI Jobs is currently showing this Lightning Protocol Engineer (Remote) role at Lightning Labs as an active listing from employer-controlled hiring sources. Always confirm final availability on the employer application page before applying.
How do I apply for this role?
Use the application link on this page to apply directly with Lightning Labs. GMI Jobs keeps the canonical job page, company context, and market links together so candidates can compare before leaving the site.
What should I compare before applying?
Compare the role location Lightning Labs, any listed pay signal, company profile, related crypto jobs, and salary context before applying. Listed pay signals are not guaranteed offers; confirm compensation with the employer.
Job Description
We're looking for an experienced systems software engineer versed in applied cryptography, peer-to-peer networks, distributed systems, open source software, and cryptocurrency protocols. This includes working on lnd[1] and neutrino[2], conducting novel cryptocurrency research, contributing to the design of BOLT[3] specifications, and helping create the next generation of smart contract applications on Bitcoin. An ideal candidate would have a strong passion for Bitcoin and a desire to make using Bitcoin cheap, fast, and simple for everyone. Roles: - 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 greater team on the research and design of future iterations of LN - Participate in issue triage and code review of open source contributions to our various repos - Communicate with the wider community and industry about our software and technology Skills: - Strong engineering background with solid programming skills - Experience in Go desired, C or C++ relevant as well - Thorough understanding of the principles of distributed systems and peer-to-peer networking - Solid engineering practices and processes, such as testing methodology and documentation - Experience with Bitcoin, cryptography, and/or financial software - Prior contributions to crypto protocols and open source software collaboration preferred - Quick learner, geared towards implementation - Eager to develop new skills and willing to take ownership of projects Check out our Github repos at https://github.com/lightningnetwork/lnd and https://github.com/lightninglabs/ [1] https://github.com/lightningnetwork/lnd [2] https://github.com/lightninglabs/neutrino [3] https://github.com/lightningnetwork/lightning-rfc