Chief of Staff

About the role

The Chief of Staff is a high-output operator who works directly with the CEO to drive execution across Formic’s highest-priority initiatives. This role exists to increase the CEO’s effectiveness by creating clarity, maintaining momentum, and ensuring follow-through across the business.

This role spans both strategic and operational work, ranging from cross-functional initiatives and executive communications to scheduling, prioritization, and day-to-day operational support. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, operates with urgency, and is willing to do whatever is needed to help the company scale.

What makes you a great fit

• 4-8+ years of experience in strategy, operations, consulting, investing, executive support, or other high-performance operating environments
• Proven ability to independently drive high-impact initiatives and deliver results in fast-moving environments
• Strong analytical skills with comfort interpreting business performance data, identifying trends, and supporting decision-making
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to operate effectively with executives, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders
• Highly organized with exceptional follow-through and attention to detail
• Willingness to handle both strategic work and operational or administrative responsibilities without ego
• High ownership mentality with a strong bias toward action
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity, shifting priorities, and rapid change
• Ability to balance urgency, discretion, and sound judgment
• Strong operator mindset with a willingness to do whatever is needed to help the business move forward

Bonus points

• Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, with the ability and interest to work in person in the East Bay
• Experience at high-growth startups or scale-ups
• Exposure to business operations, internal tooling, systems improvement, or automation initiatives
• Familiarity with SaaS, robotics, manufacturing, or industrial technology business models
• MBA or equivalent real-world operating experience

Total Rewards

• Equity in Formic: Participate in our stock option program and share in the success of a fast-growing start-up backed by leading global investors
• Competitive & Uncapped Commission Structure: Designed to reward performance and impact in commission-eligible roles
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield and Unum, with 99% of employee premiums covered and 75% coverage for dependents, with optional buy-up plans available
• Additional Insurance Benefits: FSA and DCFSA, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability through Unum, all 100% employer-paid
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Fully funded by Formic, offering support when you need it most
• Paid Parental Leave Program: Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Company-sponsored 401(k): Invest in your future with our company-facilitated retirement savings plan
• Home Office Stipend: A one-time allowance for fully remote and hybrid employees to support an at-home or on-the-road work setup
• Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement: Monthly stipend toward personal phone and internet expenses
• Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need, when you need it, supported by our flexible PTO policy

Compensation Philosophy

Formic’s pay and equity packages are thoughtfully benchmarked against peer companies at a similar growth stage. Equity represents a meaningful part of our mutual investment: when Formic succeeds, so do you. Final offers are customized based on experience, geographic location, market considerations, and a candidate’s preferred balance of cash and equity. Our goal is to attract and reward top talent who will have significant impact, and we are open to thoughtful discussions to align on the right structure.

Compensation Range

$165,000—$205,000 USD

Equal Opportunity Employment

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, family or parental status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. All employment decisions are based on a person’s merit, business needs, and role requirements. If you require further accommodations or have questions regarding accessibility of our roles, please reach out to careers@formic.co.