Chief of Staff, Engineering

Hatch•Canada, KY

14h•Remote

About The Position

We're seeking a Chief of Staff to the VP of Engineering who is a force-multiplier for engineering leadership — driving decision velocity, organizational clarity, and execution rigor across a scaling hardware and software organization. This role is best suited for someone who enjoys both shaping direction and driving it forward in practice. You'll be deeply involved in the planning, dependencies and operating cadence of the engineering organization. You'll surface blockers before they escalate, and drive alignment across a complex multi-disciplinary team including mobile, backend, embedded and data groups. You'll be expected to make independent judgment calls, translate ambiguity into structured action, and move the organization toward decisions — not wait for them. You'll partner closely with the VP of Engineering and the extended engineering leadership team to connect priorities with company strategy, own the operating cadence (planning cycles, leadership meetings, and cross-functional alignment rhythms), and represent engineering with clarity and credibility in cross-functional forums. You'll drive outcomes through influence, not hierarchy. This is a high-trust role for someone who can quickly build context in complex environments, communicate with precision, and drive outcomes with a strong sense of ownership. This role reports directly to the VP of Engineering and serves as a core member of the Engineering Leadership team, playing an active role in shaping priorities, decisions and execution.

Requirements

Leadership: Proven experience in a leadership role, preferably as a Chief of Staff or Business Operations leader, partnering with CTOs or other senior executives, in a startup or a consulting environment
Technical Acumen: Strong technical experience with the ability to understand system architectures, engage credibly with engineers and translate between engineering and business stakeholders, and understand tradeoffs and dependencies across systems
Exceptional Communication: Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. You can convey complex ideas concisely to a wide variety of audiences
Analytical Thinker: Uses data and logic to diagnose issues, structure problems, translate insights into clear recommendations and action, and drive decisions
Program Management: Proven ability to independently lead \complex, cross-functional initiatives
Structured Problem Solving: Able to navigate ambiguity and translate complex, undefined situations into clear direction and actionable plans
Cross-Functional Leadership: Proven ability to partner across Engineering, Product, and Design, and other teams to align priorities, navigate tradeoffs, and move work forward
Low Ego, High Impact: Comfortable behind the scenes amplifying others’ success; thrives on clarity, progress, and purpose

Responsibilities

Build a deep understanding of Hatch’s organizational and technical ecosystem
Form strong partnerships with leaders from within Engineering as well as Product, Design, Content and Marketing in order to connect siloed work streams (i.e. dependencies across backend, mobile, product, and hardware)
Create a consistent and transparent communication cadence that highlights engineering’s roadmap and impact, while openly addressing challenges.
Build a clear understanding of roles, ownership, and opportunities to improve alignment across the organization.
Lead or co-lead strategic initiatives within Engineering and cross-functionally
Translate complex technical progress into crisp narratives for the exec team
Own the roadmap for engineering-led initiatives
Establish explicit ownership of improving operating systems (e.g., planning, dependency management, leadership forums)
Represent the VP of Engineering in cross-functional forums, ensuring alignment on priorities and surfacing tradeoffs clearly
Act as a strategic force multiplier, defining and executing engineering strategies and initiatives
Establish scalable systems for visibility, coordination, and execution
Drive alignment and execution on Hatch’s biggest strategic bets, ensuring engineering is operating with focus and accountability
Contribute to and enable an engineering culture that embodies our Hatch values

Benefits

100% paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees (80% for dependents, including domestic partners)
Meaningful equity—you’re an owner here
401(k) match (no vesting schedule!)
16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
16 free therapy sessions (for you + one other adult in your life)
Financial support for family planning
Remote office + monthly internet reimbursement
Friends & family discounts on Hatch products
Exclusive discounts on travel, entertainment, and top retail brands
And so many more spontaneous perks!