5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience delivering backend and fullstack solutions using TypeScript/Node.js. Experience designing and operating REST APIs, real-time features, and database modeling (Postgres/SQLite). Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, GitHub Actions, and cloud platforms. Strong security-first mindset, including secret management, observability, and auditability. Prior experience in blockchain, DeFi, or crypto organizations, with deep understanding of UTXO and account models, state management, and consensus mechanisms. Proven ability to work independently, take extreme ownership, and thrive in autonomous, high-impact environments. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. Nice to have: experience with Go, multi-party computation (MPC) protocols, or React.