Full-Time

Frontend Application Developer

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Lightning Labs

Lightning Labs

11-50 employees

Develops software for Lightning Network transactions

Fintech
Crypto & Web3

Junior, Mid

Palo Alto, CA, USA

Category
Frontend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
JavaScript
React.js
TypeScript
Cryptography
Requirements
  • Strong Javascript (Typescript) expertise and experience building with React
  • Understanding of modern solutions to building web applications targeting varying browsers and platforms
  • Solid engineering practices and processes, such as a solid testing methodology and documentation
  • Prior contributions to open source projects and experience leading software development projects
  • Understanding of Bitcoin, other digital currencies, and cryptography in general is preferred
  • Experience with empathetic, human-centered software design
  • Ability and eagerness to pick things up quickly, take ownership of projects, and develop new skills
Responsibilities
  • Writing frontend browser-based UIs for our software (React)
  • Integrating and building APIs for the ecosystem
  • Stakeholder interaction with user-facing products, ensuring our UX is compatible and enables individuals and companies to build on Lightning

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. This product is especially useful for businesses and individuals who need to conduct transactions quickly. Lightning Labs targets tech-savvy clients like developers and financial institutions, and they stand out by offering open-source software and premium tools that enhance the Lightning Network's functionality. Their goal is to improve the efficiency and accessibility of Bitcoin transactions, generating revenue through advanced features and API requests.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$80.2M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • 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.

What critics are saying

  • 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.

What makes Lightning Labs unique

  • 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.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours