Chief of Staff – Engineering

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Collaborate closely with Gavin Wood, the Founder of Parity, to convert vision, objectives, and concepts into actionable decisions, coordinated teams, and effective execution.

• Oversee the Founder’s context, priorities, and follow-through on initiatives.

• Proactively anticipate the Founder’s needs and offer support when it is crucial.

• Implement structure amidst conflicting ideas, unclear directives, and changing priorities while sustaining progress.

• Analyze second- and third-order consequences of existing decisions.

• Facilitate cross-departmental problem-solving efforts.

• Engage with engineering leadership to propel operational advancements.

• Design and manage OKRs, technical evaluations, and decision-making rhythms for the Founder’s leadership team.

• Collaborate with the CEO and Directors throughout the organization.

• Align the Founder’s priorities with the execution of the Acceleration team.

• Tailor communication to suit C-Level executives, Function Leads, and junior staff.

⛳️ Requirements

• A background in engineering or engineering management is essential.

• Technical credibility to engage with CTO-level leaders, assess timelines, and evaluate the feasibility of technical initiatives.

• A solid understanding of the blockchain ecosystem to differentiate between genuine substance and hype.

• Proven experience in leading complex, cross-functional programs at a senior level.

• Ideally, prior experience in team leadership or as a company founder.

• Capability to bring clarity to ambiguity, manage without direct authority, and drive decisions in intricate organizations.

• Experience in managing leaders, including junior managers, is a significant advantage.

• Outstanding, clear, and adaptable communication skills.

• Proficiency in effective communication with a demanding Founder, Function Leads, and junior team members.

• Long-term perspective regarding decisions and their implications over a span of 12 to 24 months.

• A genuine interest in and curiosity about Web3.

• Ability to excel in a dynamic and uncertain organizational environment.

• While a high-caliber degree is emphasized, no specific degree is strictly required; an exceptional track record may suffice.

• Must pass a third-party background check through Zinc upon receiving an offer.

• Must keep the camera on during interviews without a virtual background.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote and flexible work arrangements.

• Team and company-wide retreats held throughout the year.

• Contractor engagement via Parity’s UK entity.

• Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Inclusive global team environment.