Assets Protocol Engineer

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February 14

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We are developing Lightning: an open protocol layer that leverages the power of blockchains and smart contracts to make cheap, fast, private transactions available to anyone around the world.

2 - 10 employees

📋 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 such as Bitcoin. • This role centers around design, implementation, and evolution of the Taproot Assets Protocol. • Ideal candidates should have a strong fundamental understanding of the core Bitcoin protocol, proposed updates to augment smart contracting functionality, and also widespread application standards such as PSBTs. • In addition, and ideal candidate should have a strong passion for Bitcoin and a desire to make using Bitcoin cheap, fast, and simple for everyone. • Design and implement core Taproot Assets Protocol (TAP) features 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 the Taproot Assets Protocol. • 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.

🎯 Requirements

• 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