Deputy Chief of Staff

About the role

You will serve as the primary partner to our Chief of Staff, taking ownership of the systems and processes that keep our company functional. This role is designed for a high-autonomy operator who can manage complex workflows across recruiting, HR, and finance while evolving into a versatile leader. We are looking for someone who identifies operational gaps and resolves them independently in a high-urgency environment.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Manage end-to-end People and Operations functions, including recruiting, onboarding, vendor relations, and expense tracking.
• Act as the primary deputy for the Chief of Staff, stepping in to handle critical tasks and executive support.
• Design and maintain organizational systems that scale alongside our growth.
• Solve ambiguous, unowned problems without needing a formal project specification.
• Coordinate executive prep and ensure all operational threads are closed effectively.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in operations, a chief-of-staff capacity, or a high-ownership generalist role, preferably within a startup.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Proven track record of taking full ownership of outcomes rather than just executing tasks.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• High level of discretion regarding sensitive company, financial, and personnel information.

Skills & tools

• Operational strategy and process design
• Recruiting and HR coordination
• Financial and vendor management
• Executive support and project management

Practical notes

• We are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship.
• Benefits include 15 mandatory PTO days, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, a $100/month wellness stipend, and a $1,000/year professional development budget.
• US-based employees receive 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for themselves, with 50% coverage for dependents.
• SF-based employees have access to office perks, team lunches, and company-provided electric bikes.
• The interview process includes an application review, an intro chat, a working session, a founder chat, and a paid 1-2 week work trial.