Lightning Protocol Engineer (Remote)

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