As our Lead Protocol Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Validators product and Kiln's participation in several blockchain ecosystems. Especially on Solana. Your key responsibilities will include:

📍Owning the Kiln Validators protocols roadmap, determining which protocols we will support, why, and how, in partnership with the infrastructure and go-to-market teams 📍Understanding the key staking mechanics of each protocol we support or are considering, and unifying the team and customers around a shared understanding of these mechanics 📍Participating in governance on protocols where Kiln is active 📍Representing Kiln at ecosystem events 📍You will collaborate closely with customers, sales teams, product, and the infrastructure team at Kiln to execute the Kiln Validators roadmap.

Requirements

📍3+ years of professional experience in the blockchain industry. Passion for the field and keen awareness of recent developments. You're an avid follower of crypto Twitter. 📍Knows and cares about the Solana ecosystem 📍Technical background (computer science, engineering, natural sciences) or demonstrated ability to grasp technical concepts. You're curious and motivated to delve into project details. You have experience running a validator or deploying a smart contract. 📍Analytical mindset and clear communication. You excel at synthesizing complex information and conveying your insights both verbally and in writing. 📍Strong product acumen with the ability to empathize with both retail and B2B users in the staking space 📍Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup/scaleup environment 📍Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members