Experience building and operating scalable, distributed systems Comfort working in a fast-moving, early-stage environment Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work with incomplete information Familiarity with AWS or similar cloud platforms Comfort working with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform or CDK) Eager to learn new tools, languages, and technologies as needed A thoughtful communicator who values clarity and simplicity Comfort working in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment