AI Product Engineer

Lightning LabsRemoteEngineering

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Salary

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Job type

Full-time

Work mode

Remote

Posted

31 Mar 2026

Status

Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Lightning Labs is seeking an AI Product Engineer for a remote position to help expand Bitcoin's global payment infrastructure. This full-time role suits a self-directed builder who can rapidly prototype and ship software across multiple teams and projects.

Role Overview

Lightning Labs builds protocols like the Lightning Network, Taproot Assets, and L402 that serve as payment rails for global developers and autonomous AI agents. As an AI Product Engineer, this is not a single-product position. The chosen candidate will shift across the organization to tackle high-leverage projects each week, from constructing developer demos and automated workflows to standing up MCP servers and shipping features in Terminal Web. The ideal individual thrives in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment and embraces AI-native tooling to solve complex problems.

Key Responsibilities

Create end-to-end working applications and developer experiences that highlight Lightning payments, L402-gated APIs, Taproot Assets, and agentic workflows to communicate platform value to developers and partners.

Partner with engineering, product, marketing, and business development to identify manual tasks and build internal tools, scripts, MCP servers, and integrations that boost company-wide efficiency.

Deliver production code across various products including Terminal Web and LND, while balancing the need for polished features versus rapid prototypes.

Operate with high autonomy, determining company priorities, finding areas of maximum impact, and smoothly context-switching between different projects and teams.

Requirements

Proven ability to build and ship production-quality software, demonstrated through a portfolio, GitHub profile, or project history.

Daily utilization of AI-native development tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, or Codex as a core part of the workflow.

Full-stack capability spanning languages and frameworks like TypeScript, React, Go, and Python.

Strong product instincts with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical discussions across various departments.

Familiarity with agentic AI patterns, including tool use, MCP, multi-step workflows, and integrating LLMs into live systems.

High self-direction, a strong bias toward action, and a history of delivery in fast-moving settings.

Nice to Have

Familiarity with Bitcoin, the Lightning Network, L402, or Taproot Assets, combined with a strong curiosity and willingness to learn.

Background in developing developer-facing demos, sample applications, or technical content.

Previous contributions to open source projects.

Experience working at small, high-growth companies that require wearing multiple hats.

Skills and Tools

Python

React

TypeScript

AI-native development tools (Cursor, Claude Code, Codex)

MCP and agentic AI patterns

About the Company

Lightning Labs constructs the underlying infrastructure that transforms Bitcoin into a global payment network. Their protocols are utilized by developers globally and increasingly serve as the transaction and value-streaming rails for AI agents.

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official Lightning Labs careers page and submit an application. Candidates are strongly encouraged to include links to projects, demos, repositories, or other materials that showcase their building capabilities.

Skills and tech stack

Python React TypeScript

Questions candidates ask

Is this job remote?

Yes, this is a remote position, though candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area are ideal and proximity to US time zones is considered.

What programming languages are used in this role?

The work spans TypeScript, React, Go, Python, and other languages as required by the problem.

Do I need prior experience with Bitcoin or the Lightning Network?

Prior knowledge of Bitcoin, the Lightning Network, L402, or Taproot Assets is nice to have, but curiosity and a willingness to learn are valued more.

What kind of tools should I be familiar with?

Candidates should use AI-native development tools like Claude Code, Cursor, or Codex in their daily workflow and be familiar with agentic AI patterns such as MCP and tool use.

How should I submit my application?

Applicants should apply directly on the official Lightning Labs careers page and include links to a portfolio, demos, or code repositories.

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