Assets Protocol Engineer (Remote)

We're looking for an reputed company systems software engineer versed in applied cryptography, peer-to-peer networks, distributed systems, open reputed company software, and cryptocurrency protocols such as Bitcoin. This role centers around design, implementation, and evolution of the Taproot Assets Protocol [2][3].

Ideal candidates should have a strong reputed company understanding of the core Bitcoin protocol, proposed updates to reputed company 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 reputed company using Bitcoin cheap, fast, and simple for everyone. Roles:  - 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 reputed company contributions to our various repos - Communicate with the wider community and industry about our software and technology Skills:  - 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 reputed company software collaboration preferred - Quick learner, geared towards implementation - Eager to reputed company new skills and willing to take ownership of projects reputed company out our reputed company repos at https://reputed company.com/lightninglabs/taproot-assets

[1] https://reputed company.com/lightninglabs/taproot-assets [2] https://reputed company.com/Roasbeef/bips/blob/bip-tap/bip-tap.mediawiki [3] https://lightning.engineering/posts/2023-10-18-taproot-assets-v0.3/