Chief of Staff to the CTO

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Mountain View, CA

Publishing Industries

About the position

As the Chief of Staff to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), you will play a critical role in shaping the CTO organization's strategy, operations, and effectiveness. Reporting directly to the CTO, you will be a trusted advisor, facilitating alignment across the technology leadership and broader company executive teams. Your focus will be on driving strategic initiatives, optimizing organizational effectiveness, and ensuring the long-term success of the technology organization. We encourage you to apply if you are a highly strategic and operationally-minded leader who thrives in a dynamic, fast-moving environment. This full-time position is based in Mountain View (Headquarters) and requires at least two days a week in the office, though exceptional remote candidates will also be considered. The salary range for this position is $234,800 - $287,000 + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CTO to develop and execute the technology organization's strategic vision, ensuring alignment with company-wide objectives and assisting in shaping the long-term technology strategy and roadmap, working closely with Engineering, Product, and Business teams to align significant initiatives.
• Lead the CTO organization's annual and quarterly strategic planning process, driving prioritization and alignment with company goals.
• Define and drive the CTO organization-wide operating rhythm, ensuring governance structures and key cadences support efficient decision-making.
• Own and manage the technology organization's budget, including headcount and operating expenses, ensuring financial alignment with strategic priorities.
• Facilitate communication and coordination between the CTO, engineering leaders, and cross-functional teams to drive the execution of key priorities.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for engineering efficiency, innovation, and tech debt management, collaborating with leaders to develop reporting structures.
• Act as a delegate for the CTO in selected meetings and initiatives across the company, ensuring alignment between technology and broader business objectives.
• Lead special projects and strategic initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness, talent development, and technology transformation.
• Provide insights and recommendations to the CTO on organizational improvements, decision-making, and operational efficiencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in a leadership or operational role within a technology organization, such as Chief of Staff, Strategy & Operations Lead, or Engineering Leader.
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to facilitate decision-making and drive organizational alignment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience managing budgets, tracking KPIs, and driving operational efficiency within a technology organization.
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, solve complex problems, and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience in an Agile software development environment is a plus.