Chief of Staff

Description

Toast is recruiting on behalf of this company, an ambitious electronics-software scale-up whose platform helps more than two million engineers each year design drones, electric vehicles, satellites, and other transformative products faster and more reliably. To accelerate its next stage of growth, the CEO is seeking a high-impact Chief of Staff to drive the company’s operating rhythm, unblock execution, and foster alignment across product, go-to-market, engineering, and operations. The role is based in Redwood City, CA with a hybrid schedule (minimum three in-office days per week). This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an operator who is energized by ownership, speed, and measurable results—and who is passionate about building an inclusive culture in which diverse talent, especially women, can thrive and advance.
 

 

Responsibilities

 

Drive Alignment & Accountability
 

• Translate company-level OKRs into clear, measurable workstreams and track progress rigorously.

• Facilitate weekly leadership syncs, all-hands meetings, and retrospectives; continuously refine processes for clarity and speed.

• Partner with functional leads to surface blockers early and ensure timely delivery of commitments.
  
   

Accelerate Cross-Functional Execution
 

• Roll up sleeves to unblock projects—from new revenue experiments and pricing changes to org design and system implementations.

• Anticipate risks, propose data-driven mitigations, and ensure initiatives move from “stuck” to “shipped.”
  
   

Leverage the CEO & Board Relationships
 

• Prioritize the CEO’s highest-impact initiatives (hiring, strategic partnerships, pricing) and orchestrate follow-through.

• Prepare board updates and executive communications that keep stakeholders aligned and informed.
  
   

Champion Culture & Communication
 

• Model the company’s high-trust, performance-oriented culture—anchored in psychological safety and inclusion.

• Own internal communications, onboarding programs, team off-sites, and leadership-development initiatives that advance belonging and transparency.
  
   

Support Talent & Team Development

• Partner with hiring managers to design equitable hiring processes that attract and retain women and other under-represented talent.

• Monitor team health, craft career ladders, and implement feedback mechanisms that empower every employee to grow.
  
   

Requirements

 

• 5–10 years of experience in high-growth startups, strategy consulting, operations, or a prior Chief of Staff role.

• Demonstrated record of driving complex business initiatives to completion under tight timelines.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to distill complexity into crisp action plans.

• Fluency with modern workplace tools (e.g., Notion, Trello, Slack, Google Workspace).

• Structured thinker who applies systems and metrics to create clarity and accountability.

• High agency, sound judgment, and the ability to build trust quickly across diverse teams.

• On-site presence in Redwood City at least three days per week (relocation support available).

 

Benefits

 

• Mission & Impact – Play a pivotal role in modernizing a $1.3 trillion industry by equipping engineers with faster, smarter design tools.

• Comprehensive Health Care – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.

• Retirement Savings – 401(k) plan managed via Guideline.

• Professional Growth – Direct mentorship from the CEO, exposure to board-level strategy, and a launchpad toward future GM, COO, or founder roles.

• Inclusive Culture – A tight-knit, low-ego team committed to psychological safety, equitable opportunity, and the advancement of women in tech.

• Hybrid Flexibility – Three catered in-office lunches each week and the option to work remotely on Tuesdays and Thursdays.