Chainlink Labs · 14 hours ago

Chief of Staff for Head of Engineering

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Review progress on key quarterly engineering deliverables and ensure risks are highlighted early, maintaining project timelines

Establish yourself as the first point of escalation for internal engineering emergencies, effectively managing and resolving issues

Design and implement initiatives to track and improve engineering productivity, identifying key areas for process enhancements

Review and ensure progress on quarterly engineering deliverables, ensuring consistent on-track delivery

Gather and document engineering best practices and competitive intelligence, providing actionable insights for strategic decision-making

Actively engage with cross-functional teams, building strong relationships and fostering collaboration to drive strategic projects

Qualification

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Senior engineering operationsRelationship-buildingWeb3 ecosystem knowledgeBlockchain technology understandingSolidity programmingEVM vs. Non-EVMDeploying to Mainnet

Required

Senior engineering operations experience (5+ years), with the ability to build credibility with senior EMs and PMs

Strong analytical skills with the ability to decompose ambiguous questions, analyze data, and make recommendations

Proven relationship-building experience, capable of collaborating effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders

Strategic mindset with the ability to understand complex business challenges and provide actionable recommendations

Executive presence and capability to work closely with C-suite executives

Preferred

Basic understanding of the Web3 ecosystem and blockchain technology is preferable

Experience in a similar stage company (mid to late-stage startup) is preferable

Strong understanding of the Web3 ecosystem and proficiency in the latest technologies, including EVM vs. Non-EVM, deploying to Mainnet, etc. is a plus

Knowledge of Solidity programming is a plus