Business Development Strategist
Lightning LabsVisit Lightning Labs website
Lightning Labs develops open-source software and non-custodial financial services that power faster, lower-cost Bitcoin payments over the Lightning Network.
Maintainer signals as of 9/25/2026
San Francisco, California, United States
Funding history
About Lightning Labs
Lightning Labs is a software company building infrastructure for the Bitcoin Lightning Network. Its product stack includes Lightning Network node software, Taproot Assets, liquidity marketplaces, and non-custodial on-chain/off-chain liquidity services for developers, businesses, and node operators.
Skills
About the Role
Collaborate with leadership on business development strategy, source and support customers, communicate Lightning's business value, write thought leadership content, support funnel growth, and build community engagement.
Requirements
- Passion for bitcoin, Lightning, and financial freedom
- At least 3-5 years of experience in business development, strategy, finance, or a related role
- Strong writing, editing, and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Creative, autonomous, adaptable, and collaborative across time zones
- Strong outreach and audience development skills
- Ability to build relationships with entrepreneurs and developers in emerging markets
- Familiarity with the Lightning community and technical understanding of bitcoin and Lightning
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with leadership on business development strategy
- Identify target companies and tailor value propositions
- Communicate how global financial market shifts affect Lightning Network and stablecoin adoption
- Source potential customers across Lightning, bitcoin, and non-bitcoin companies
- Support existing customers with technical questions and feature requests
- Connect customers with ecosystem participants
- Write thought pieces about the Lightning Network and its products
- Support blog posts, press releases, social engagement, and community events
- Build awareness and engagement across Slack, Telegram, Twitter, and other platforms