Lightspark is the easiest, most reliable, enterprise-grade gateway to the Lightning Network, enabling money to move just like bits and bytes do on the Internet. Lightspark services aim to be the fastest, lowest cost, easiest and most reliable way to send and receive payments globally using Lightning. We want to deliver open payments for the Internet at scale and we’re laser-focused on solving real problems for our customers with best-in-class innovative software solutions. We aim to help businesses around the world benefit from real time payments and build amazing new experiences for themselves and their customers. Lightspark is headquartered in Los Angeles but serving the world.

As a Product Manager - Payments, you will be responsible for overseeing the development and scale of our payment products. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, compliance, and business development, to ensure that our payment solutions meet the needs of our customers and align with the company’s strategic goals. At Lightspark, we’re a fast-growing startup where grit, hustle, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are essential. We need people who are ready to roll up their sleeves and build detailed money movement solutions at scale as we build the future of payment infrastructure.

What you’ll be doing:

• Drive the end-to-end product lifecycle for payment solutions, from ideation to launch, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs.
• Develop and document payment system architectures, including integration with third-party payment gateways, fraud prevention systems, and compliance mechanisms
• Conduct market research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to inform product development.
• Create detailed architectural documentation, including design specifications, integration guides, and user manuals.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in payment systems and incorporate relevant advancements into solution designs: on & off ramps, settlement, customer onboarding, ledger capabilities
• Be responsible for designing robust, scalable, and secure payment solutions.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including engineering, design, compliance, and business development teams, to define product requirements and prioritize features.
• Be the product owner during the product development lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery of features and enhancements that optimize the product efficiency.
• Understand and incorporate regulatory and compliance requirements into the product development process, with a focus on AML, licensing, and payment industry standards.
• Collaborate with the design team to create intuitive and user-friendly payment experiences.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of payment products and inform future development.

What we’re looking for:

• 5+ years of experience in payment infrastructure product management, preferably in early-stage and fast-paced environments in payments, fintech, or financial services.
• Familiarity with payment systems, payment rails, and the regulatory environment (AML, licensing, compliance). Strong knowledge of the payment vendor landscape in the US
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable product documentation
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field is ideal but not required. We appreciate and acknowledge that some of the best talent comes from non-traditional backgrounds.
• Experience building 0 to 1
• Knowledge of modern product management tools
• Living in or willing to relocate to Los Angeles California

Lightspark is on a mission to build an open payment protocol for the Internet at scale and therefore we’re committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workplace to reflect the customers we serve. We welcome interest from individuals of all backgrounds and levels of experience who share our mission. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.