We take initiative
Never waiting for problems to find us but actively seeking opportunities to improve our products and service.
Careers at Lightspark
Shaping the future of payments
Build revolutionary products
At Lightspark, our engineering team is solving the most complex challenges in financial technology by leveraging the Lightning Network. Our team focuses on cryptography, communication protocols, distributed systems, and web and mobile user experience.
Engineering Ethos
Our engineering ethos is rooted in a set of core behaviors that define who we are and how we work.
We move with urgency
Understanding that speed and pragmatism are key to success in the fast-paced world of startups.
Curiosity drives use
To constantly learn and expand our expertise across all aspects of our complex environment.
We care deeply
About our work, our teammates, and the impact we have on our customers and the world.
At Lightspark, we're not just writing code; we're crafting the future of finance with passion, precision, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
What we’re building
At Lightspark, our engineering team is focused on four core areas that deliver real impact to customers globally.
Lightning Platform
We’re committed to pushing the limits of the Lightning Network, ensuring our nodes and every transaction are reliable, scalable, and optimized for efficiency.
Fiat Platform
We bridge the Lightning Network with legacy banking systems, creating seamless, frictionless connections between two financial worlds.
Connect
We build powerful, intuitive tools and APIs that allow businesses to integrate with the Lightspark platform effortlessly.
Payment Experiences
We’re dedicated to creating smooth, engaging experiences that bring Lightning and Bitcoin into everyday use, driving real-world adoption.
Our tech stack
Our engineers work with a modern tech stack tailored for scalability, security, and seamless integration. Here are some of the key tools and frameworks we use.
What our engineers are saying
We asked a few members of our team to share a little more about their roles and what it’s like to work at Lightspark.
Rachel Malonson
Engineering Manager
“To me, it’s honestly the dream team. Everyone on the team is not only highly intelligent and hard-working, but also really kind kind of generous. They’re always willing to lend to helping hand, and everyone works really well together to get things done.”
Michael Gorven
Senior Production Engineer
“The opportunity to work with a team of awesome people building something new from the ground up brought me to Lightspark. An environment of solving challenging problems is also something I really enjoy.”
Yun Yu
Senior Software Engineer
“Joining the team at Lightspark is the best decision I ever made - smaller company with huge passion. I’ve learnt about what it’s like to work in a small company and build everything from scratch.”
Corey Martin
Web Front End Engineer
“There’s a culture of support and flexibility which makes for a great work experience. At the same time the team is best in class so there are also lots of opportunities for growth and learning.”