Technical Product Manager (Remote)

Lightning Labs; Palo Alto (CA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lightning Labs seeks a Technical Product Manager to define product vision and strategy for its infrastructure products. The role involves driving product launches while working closely with cross-functional teams, and requires a strong understanding of Bitcoin and Lightning technologies.

The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of product management experience and the ability to influence stakeholders. A technical degree is preferred, along with a passion for decentralized technologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product management experience.
• Experience creating product roadmaps with cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of multiple software methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Lightning Labs’ products.
• Drive product launches with cross-functional teams.
• Engage with external third parties for partnership opportunities.

Skills

Strategic product roadmaps

Software development process

Product vision

Influencing stakeholders

Understanding of Bitcoin and Lightning

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a technical field

Job description

We’re building a team that’s passionate about cryptography, bitcoin, decentralization, security, and privacy. We’re looking for a Technical Product Manager who embodies those values and who’s passionate about bringing Bitcoin and Lightning to the masses. An ideal candidate would have experience solving complex technical problems and a strong understanding of the software development process. Further, they should have knowledge and/or experience with network and routing concepts, along with an understanding of their applicability to Lightning payments.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Lightning Labs’ infrastructure products
• Drive product launches including working with cross‑functional teams on messaging and goals
• Strong written communication skills and ability to convey information about technical concepts to both internal and external audiences
• Work cross‑functionally with engineering, design, and other cross‑functional teams to define and iterate on early‑stage products
• Engage with external third parties to assess partnership opportunities

Minimum qualifications

• Experience creating strategic product roadmaps from conception to launch and working with cross‑functional teams
• Strong understanding of the software development process, experience with a variety of methodologies, and an appreciation of the tradeoffs involved with different approaches
• Experience driving product vision, go‑to‑market strategy, and design discussions
• Ability to influence multiple stakeholders without direct authority
• Demonstrated passion for Bitcoin and Lightning along with an understanding of the technology, community, and ecosystem
• Located in North American or European time zones

Preferred qualifications

• 5+ years of product management experience
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a technical field or equivalent experience
• Experience in a Product Management, Engineering or Technology Strategy role
• Knowledge of multiple functional areas such as Product Management, Engineering, UX/UI, Sales, Customer Support, Finance or Marketing
• Experience building Bitcoin or Lightning products or services