Lightning Protocol Engineer (Remote)

Lightning·Lightning Labs·Remote·Posted 4 January 2022

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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…

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