Senior Staff Engineer, Spark

Lightspark(2 months ago)

HybridFull TimeSenior$255,000 - $300,000Engineering

About this role

A Senior Staff Engineer at Lightspark will design, build, and scale the distributed backend services that power the Spark network, a Bitcoin-native Layer 2 for payments. This hands-on role involves defining system architecture for low-latency, high-availability services, extending protocol capabilities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive long-term technical direction. Additionally, the engineer will mentor team members, operate across various programming languages such as Go, Python, and Rust, and leverage modern deployment tools like Docker and Kubernetes to enhance operational reliability.

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Required Skills

System Architecture
Distributed Systems
Backend Infrastructure
Protocol Development
Code Design
Service Orchestration
Data Infrastructure
Internal Frameworks
Performance Optimization
Operational Reliability

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About Lightspark

www.lightspark.com

Lightspark is a global payments platform that leverages Bitcoin and the Lightning Network to facilitate instant and low-cost money transfers. Designed to support digital banks, exchanges, and wallet providers, Lightspark enables businesses to connect to an open, decentralized money infrastructure, allowing for seamless and borderless transactions. Their infrastructure aims to eliminate traditional banking barriers, providing a reliable and efficient way to move money akin to information flows on the Internet. With a commitment to supporting a range of currencies and payment methods, Lightspark is revolutionizing the way organizations manage financial transactions across the globe.