Full-Time

Backend Engineer

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Lightspark

Lightspark

51-200 employees

Facilitates Bitcoin transactions via API and SDKs

Fintech

Mid

Culver City, CA, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Rust
Python
Docker
AWS
Go
Requirements
  • 2 - 4 years of infrastructure or backend engineering
  • Experience and passion for writing high quality and well tested code
  • Experience communicating and collaborating across technical and other cross functional teams
  • CS degree, or equivalent is ideal but not required. We appreciate and acknowledge that some of the best talent comes from non-traditional backgrounds.
  • Experience using data to influence decisions
  • Familiarity with off-the-shelf coding/deployment solutions (i.e. Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, etc.)
  • Experience programming in languages such as Python, Rust, or Go is preferred
Responsibilities
  • Designing, building, scaling, and maintaining production services
  • Creating a rich services layer to serve the next set of users and use cases - bringing Lightning to mass adoption
  • Desire to learn and grow in a highly collaborative environment
  • Integrating with partners to build new services for Lightspark’s customers
  • Building core infrastructure to support new features and functionality

Lightspark operates in the digital currency market, focusing on facilitating Bitcoin transactions. The company offers an API and Software Development Kits (SDKs) that enable businesses to integrate Bitcoin payments into their digital wallets or applications using the Lightning Network, which is designed to enhance transaction speed and reduce costs, especially for cross-border payments. Lightspark's technology optimizes payment routes to ensure low-cost and low-latency transactions, while also providing a dashboard for transaction management and a secure environment for data protection. Unlike many competitors, Lightspark targets businesses that lack deep technical expertise, allowing them to leverage Bitcoin transactions without extensive knowledge. The goal of Lightspark is to make Bitcoin transactions more accessible and efficient for businesses, particularly those engaged in international payments.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$1.3M

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

2022

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

28%

1 year growth

52%

2 year growth

300%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased adoption of the Lightning Network by major institutions boosts Lightspark's market opportunities.
  • Partnerships with Foxbit and BtcTurk expand Lightspark's presence in new markets.
  • The launch of Spark positions Lightspark to capitalize on off-chain Bitcoin transactions.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from fintech companies could erode Lightspark's market share.
  • Regulatory scrutiny on cryptocurrency transactions may impact Lightspark's operations.
  • Bitcoin price volatility could affect demand for Lightspark's services.

What makes Lightspark unique

  • Lightspark offers a robust API and SDKs for Bitcoin integration on the Lightning Network.
  • The company provides a dashboard for tracking and managing Bitcoin transactions efficiently.
  • Lightspark's technology ensures low-cost, low-latency payments with optimal liquidity routes.

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