Technical Product Manager (Remote)

Lightning Lab - Palo Alto, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Palo Alto, CA

About the position

As a Technical Product Manager at Lightning Labs, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our infrastructure products that leverage Bitcoin and Lightning technology. We are seeking a candidate who is not only technically proficient but also deeply passionate about cryptography, decentralization, and the principles of security and privacy that underpin our mission. Your primary responsibility will be to define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for our offerings, ensuring that we effectively bring Bitcoin and Lightning to a broader audience. In this role, you will drive product launches by collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and marketing, to establish clear messaging and goals. Your strong written communication skills will be essential as you convey complex technical concepts to both internal stakeholders and external audiences. You will also engage with third-party partners to explore collaboration opportunities that can enhance our product offerings and market reach. The ideal candidate will have a robust understanding of the software development process and experience in creating strategic product roadmaps from conception to launch. You should be comfortable influencing multiple stakeholders without direct authority and have a demonstrated passion for Bitcoin and Lightning technology, along with a solid understanding of the community and ecosystem surrounding it. This position is remote, but candidates should be located within North American or European time zones.

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

Requirements

• 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

Nice-to-haves

• 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