Chief of Staff, CEO

About Our ClientThe company empowers innovators to transform industries through software and data, helping organizations modernize legacy systems, embrace AI, and build scalable applications. Their globally distributed, multi-cloud developer data platform—available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure—supports deployment anywhere and is trusted by startups and 70% of the Fortune 100. With over 175,000 developers joining monthly and a presence in more than 115 regions, the company is a recognized leader in modern databases, enabling millions of developers and addressing a $100B+ market opportunity.

About The RoleOur client is seeking a Chief of Staff to the CEO—an opportunity to work closely with the executive team and gain deep insight into a high-growth software business. This role involves driving key operational rhythms, supporting strategic initiatives, leading executive meetings, and ensuring the CEO is prepared for engagements. Acting as a bridge between the CEO and senior leaders, the Chief of Staff will help resolve issues, track progress, and maintain accountability. The role also includes special projects like M&A and operational efficiency, offering direct exposure to leadership and the board. Who You Are:

6 - 8 years of experience in the tech industry (ideally software/SaaS) with a mix of strategic and analytical roles. :

You’ve worked in high growth environments with C-Suite leaders and operate with a high degree of ownershipYou have a blend of strategic thinking and operating acumen that allows you to look at programs and initiatives with a commercial lensYou are able to break down complex problems and communicate them clearly and succinctly that allow others to easily understand what is neededYou thrive in dynamic environments, can adapt quickly and are comfortable with ambiguityYou are able to influence senior stakeholders cross functionally to operationalize and deliver against key priorities, sometimes with limited direction and supportAbility to make sound decisions in a fast-paced, changing environment with limited dataStrong in analytics, critical thinking and judgmentIncredibly well organized, intellectually curious, low ego and willing to roll up your sleeves and contribute where neededBenefitsCompensation at the time of offer is unique to each candidate and based on a variety of factors such as skill set, experience, qualifications, and work location.

Salary is one part of the hiring company's total compensation and benefits package. Other benefits for eligible employees may include: equity, participation in the employee stock purchase program, flexible paid time off, 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, 401(k) plan, mental health counseling, access to transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage, and health benefits offerings. Please note, the base salary range listed below and the benefits in this paragraph are only applicable to U. S. -based candidates. Salary Range$129,000—$253,000 USDNote: “We are not the EOR (Employer of Record) for this position.

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