About the RoleA fast-growing applied AI research startup - building the memory layer for intelligent systems - is hiring a
Chief of Staff to work directly alongside the founding team. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role for someone who thrives in ambiguity and wants to operate at the intersection of strategy, operations, GTM, and finance from day one.
What You'll Do- Work directly with founders across strategic priorities, operational initiatives, and day-to-day execution
- Translate high-level strategy into actionable roadmaps and drive cross-functional initiatives to completion
- Coordinate across GTM, product, research, and finance functions - serving as a connective tissue across the organization
- Own program and project management for multiple concurrent initiatives, tracking timelines and ensuring accountability
- Support financial planning including budgeting, forecasting, and internal financial reporting
- Build and maintain dashboards, track KPIs, and surface data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions
- Prepare clear, concise executive communications and summaries on complex topics
- Identify operational gaps and proactively implement process improvements as the company scales
What We're Looking ForRequired:- 1-3 years of professional experience in a Chief of Staff, operations, strategy, or closely related role - ideally within a startup or research environment
- Demonstrated ability to support founder/executive leadership and operate across strategy, ops, GTM, and finance simultaneously
- Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills, both written and verbal
- Proven project/program management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive them to completion
- Financial acumen: experience with budgeting, forecasting, and internal reporting
- Data-driven mindset: comfortable building dashboards, tracking KPIs, and analyzing metrics
- Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, high-ambiguity environment and adapt quickly to shifting priorities
- US work authorization (visa sponsorship available if needed)
- Ability to work on-site in San Francisco, CA
Nice to Have:- Interest or prior experience in AI research, open-source software, or enterprise search/retrieval technologies
- Familiarity with AI/ML research environments or memory-layer / agentic AI domains
Compensation & Benefits- Salary: $120,000 - $160,000 USD annually
- Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates
LocationThis role is
on-site in San Francisco, CA. Candidates must be able to work from the San Francisco office on a regular basis.
