Technical Chief of Staff

<h3>About the Role</h3><p style="min-height:1.5em">A fast-moving, Y Combinator–backed AI-native CRM startup in Stockholm is hiring a <strong>Technical Chief of Staff</strong> to work directly alongside the founding team. This is a high-impact, on-site role designed for someone who thrives in an early-growth environment, brings strong technical judgment, and is energized by cross-functional execution at speed.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">This role is an exceptional launchpad for future founders — you'll have direct exposure to product strategy, go-to-market execution, and operational decision-making from day one. The company is building an AI-native productivity platform for sales and customer-facing teams, automating the messy parts of CRM so teams can focus entirely on their customers.</p><h3>What You'll Do</h3><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Partner directly with the founders across product, go-to-market, and operations as a trusted strategic and executional counterpart.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Coordinate cross-functional initiatives, aligning priorities and driving execution across teams.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Translate high-level strategic goals into concrete plans and track delivery against tight deadlines.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Support founder decision-making by providing technical context, project-level insights, and clear recommendations.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Own high-impact projects end-to-end — identifying what moves the needle and making it happen.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, adapting fluidly as priorities evolve.</p></li></ul><h3>What We're Looking For</h3><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Required:</strong></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Strong technical background with solid CS fundamentals — computer science training or equivalent hands-on experience.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional initiatives and work closely with executive stakeholders.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Strong product mindset with the ability to contribute meaningfully to product strategy and decisions.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to articulate strategy clearly to diverse audiences.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">High ownership mentality — comfortable driving initiatives forward through ambiguity with minimal direction.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Prior startup experience or meaningful exposure to fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Eligibility to work in Sweden and ability to work on-site in Stockholm full-time (<strong>no visa sponsorship available</strong>).</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Nice to Have:</strong></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Interest in branding, design, or managing social channels.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience working in early-stage (seed or Series A) companies.</p></li></ul><h3>Compensation &amp; Benefits</h3><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Salary:</strong> $55,000 – $80,000 USD per year (or local equivalent)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Equity:</strong> QESO options ranging from 0.15% – 0.50%</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Early-stage equity upside with a founding-team-level role in a well-backed startup</p></li></ul><h3>Location</h3><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>On-site, full-time</strong> in Stockholm, Sweden</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">No visa sponsorship is available — candidates must already have the right to work in Sweden</p></li></ul><p>Find more <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.com/english-speaking-jobs">English Speaking Jobs in Germany</a> on Arbeitnow</a>