Chief of Staff (Product and Engineering)

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary strategic partner and right hand to the CTO, participating in critical internal and external meetings, absorbing complex context, brainstorming decisions, and translating outcomes into immediate action plans
• Translate the high-level roadmap into a highly functional operating rhythm. Break down complex initiatives into clear workstreams, milestones, and ownership structures across engineering, product, design, and specialized functions (including security, privacy, legal, business development, and marketing)
• Own and manage the engineering team's task management and issue-tracking software (Linear), ensuring clear alignment on the critical development path
• Take complete ownership of high-priority, ambiguous initiatives that lack a natural department owner. Conduct research, synthesize findings, and deliver sharp, high-quality first-pass frameworks
• Act as a high-EQ connective tissue across the organization, reading client and market needs, anticipating gaps, and maintaining seamless alignment between leadership and the execution teams

Requirements

• Ability to work on-site in a hybrid capacity (3-5 days per week) in Austin, Texas
• Proven track record: Solid experience running the engine of a fast-moving startup team—ideally as a Chief of Staff, Operations Leader, Founder's Associate, or startup COO
• Strong Program/Project Management: Proven experience translating strategy into structured, executable plans with clear milestones and owners
• High Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Exceptional interpersonal skills with an intuitive ability to read client meetings, anticipate team needs, and coordinate across diverse, high-performing teams
• Proactive & Low-Ego Mindset: Highly ambitious and capable of independent leadership, yet deeply energized by supporting the broader team's success behind the scenes
• Adaptable in Fast-Paced Environments: Highly organized and comfortable managing shifting, complex, and sometimes competing inputs from multiple stakeholders without dropping deliverables

Benefits

• Direct Mentorship: Opportunity to work directly alongside the co-founder & CTO, as well as an elite team of industry veterans from leading institutions across traditional finance, Web3, and major technology platforms
• Competitive Compensation: A strong package consisting of base salary and equity, tailored to prior experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive Coverage: Premium medical, dental, and vision healthcare plans
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy and more