Prior software engineering or application development experience in modern programming language (.Net, Go, Rust, C/C++, Java, etc.)Ability to script in a high-level scripting language like Python, Perl or bash coupled with an ability to identify human processes that can be scripted and automated.Demonstrated experience working with blockchain infrastructure or strong knowledge of the blockchain domain (proof-of-stake consensus, web3, rpc, etc)Deep familiarity with compute-infrastructure systems, tooling, observability, debugging strategies along with research aptitude and a desire to never repeat the same problem twice.Troubleshooting expertise of complex application flows which span multiple systems along with an ability to identify server, network, and application issues and apply measurable remediations.Working knowledge of Linux systems, system performance optimization and command line tooling.Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and virtualization technologies (VMWare, KVM, Docker or similar).Hands-on experience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Datadog, LogDNA, etc.)Conceptual knowledge of security best practices, including encryption, access control, and network security (firewalls, traffic filtering).Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to distill information to both technical and non-technical audiences.Strong problem solving skills and ability to identify problems, determine their root cause, and see them through to solution. 