Assets Protocol Engineer (Remote)

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 [2][3]. br> br>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. br> br> strong>Roles br> br> /strong> ul> li> Design and implement core Taproot Assets Protocol (TAP) features and algorithms /li> li> Contribute to mission critical peer-to-peer cryptocurrency daemons written in Go /li> li> Collaborate with the greater team on the research and design of future iterations of the Taproot Assets Protocol /li> li> Participate in issue triage and code review of open source contributions to our various repos /li> li> Communicate with the wider community and industry about our software and technology br> br> /li> /ul> strong>Skills br> br> /strong> ul> li> Strong engineering background with solid programming skills /li> li> Experience in Go desired, C or C++ relevant as well /li> li> Thorough understanding of the principles of distributed systems and peer-to-peer networking /li> li> Solid engineering practices and processes, such as testing methodology and documentation /li> li> Experience with Bitcoin, cryptography, and/or financial software /li> li> Prior contributions to crypto protocols and open source software collaboration preferred /li> li> Quick learner, geared towards implementation /li> li> Eager to develop new skills and willing to take ownership of projects br> br> /li> /ul>Check out our Github repos at https://github.com/lightninglabs/taproot-assets br> br>[1] https://github.com/lightninglabs/taproot-assets br> br>[2] https://github.com/Roasbeef/bips/blob/bip-tap/bip-tap.mediawiki br> br>[3] https://lightning.engineering/posts/2023-10-18-taproot-assets-v0.3/