Chief of Staff to the CEO

SF Compute

$150K — $200K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in a similar strategic or operational role
  • Strong technical fluency in AI/ML and infrastructure topics
  • Experience in high-growth environments with rapidly evolving priorities
  • Proven track record in driving cross-functional initiatives
  • Ability to create organizational alignment and accountability
  • Excellent communication skills for internal and external representation
  • High agency and ownership mentality without needing constant direction

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the CEO on strategic priorities and critical business decisions.
  • Identify and resolve organizational bottlenecks and complex problems.
  • Translate key decisions into clear, actionable plans for the leadership team.
  • Develop in-depth understanding of business dynamics to contribute to strategic discussions.
  • Represent the CEO in selected communications with stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Generous equity grant offered to all team members
  • Visa sponsorships available
  • 401(k) retirement matching up to 4%
  • 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Unlimited paid time off and 10+ observed holidays
  • Paid parental leave for biological, adoptive, and foster parents
  • Daily lunch covered for employees
  • Unlimited budget for office books
Full Job Description
About TheRole
SF Compute is seeking a Chief of Staff to the CEO to serve as a strategic partner and force multiplier to the CEO. This role combines strategy, operations, and execution, working closely with the CEO on the highest-impact priorities and decisions shaping the company's future. The Chief of Staff will drive cross-functional initiatives, help translate company priorities into action across the leadership team, and ensure key decisions move from alignment to measurable outcomes across the organization. This role requires a five days in-person presence in our San Francisco office.

What You Will Do
  • Serve as a trusted partner and thought partner to the CEO on strategy, prioritization, and critical business decisions.
  • Help identify organizational bottlenecks and ambiguous problems, structure them into actionable plans, and drive resolution with the right owners.
  • Translate and coordinate key decisions, analysis, and recommendations into clear actions the leadership team can execute quickly by aligning stakeholders and following through on commitments.
  • Build enough understanding of our business, market, financing, and deal dynamics to engage in strategic discussions and tradeoffs.
  • Represent the CEO in select internal and external conversations with customers, partners, and stakeholders.
    Who You Are
  • Strong technical fluency and ability to engage with Engineering, GTM, and Product leaders on complex topics (AI/ML, infrastructure, architecture, etc.)
  • Experience operating in high-growth, P0-to-1 environments where priorities evolve quickly.
  • High-agency operator who takes ownership, works through ambiguity, and closes loops without needing direction.
  • Trusted, discreet, and low ego, with strong judgment around sensitive information and relationships.
  • Strong communicator who can create alignment internally and represent the company externally when needed.
Benefits

Generous equity grant

Team members are offered a competitive salary along with equity in the company

Visa Sponsorships

Yes, we sponsor visas and work permits

Retirement matching

We match 401(k) plans up to 4%

Medical, dental & vision

We offer competitive medical, dental, vision insurance for employees and dependents and cover 100% of premiums

Time off

We offer unlimited paid time off as well as 10+ observed holidays

Parental leave

We offer biological, adoptive, and foster parents paid time off to spend quality time with family

Daily lunch

We cover lunch daily for employees

Unlimited office book budget

You can buy as many books for the office as you want

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