Chief of Staff

Deploy•San Francisco, CA

4d•$90,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Deploy is an intelligence infrastructure platform providing developers and enterprises with access to open-source and proprietary AI models. The company operates an optimized inference engine for leading open-source large language models and offers proprietary models for content safety, AI and deepfake detection, sponsorship intelligence, and intellectual property and publicity protection. Deploy has raised more than $200 million and has more than 250 employees across San Francisco, Seattle, New York, and Delhi. Deploy is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Chief of Staff to work closely with the executive team, improve productivity, and oversee critical internal operations. The role involves executive-level advising and interdepartmental collaboration, serving as a liaison by managing staff, attending meetings and company functions, and communicating on behalf of the executive team. The position requires adaptability and willingness to take on challenges of varying sizes. The company describes itself as a group of ambitious individuals building an AI company. The role offers a steep learning curve and an opportunity to contribute to a rapidly growing AI startup in San Francisco, with work that has a direct impact on company development. The expected base salary range is $90,000–$160,000; actual compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Stock options may be offered in addition to base pay. AI tools may be used to support parts of the hiring process, but final hiring decisions are made by humans.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
2–5 years of administrative experience; startup experience is preferred.
Ability to work long workweeks when needed.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated success in a competitive, fast-paced environment.
Highly self-motivated and ambitious in achieving goals.
Ability to work effectively as a team player and independently execute work.
Driven, eager to learn, and actively seeks opportunities to contribute.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to handle multiple projects and changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Administrative experience in a startup environment.

Responsibilities

Manage executive team members’ schedules and execute high-priority tasks and projects.
Communicate with senior management to help ensure daily internal operations run smoothly.
Work with the HR Manager on employee concerns and issues related to onboarding, documentation, and similar matters.
Serve as a subject matter expert, answer questions directed to the executive team, and work cross-functionally to address company-related inquiries.
Maintain awareness of industry best practices for data maintenance and handling as they relate to the role.
Follow policies, guidelines, and procedures for protecting information assets.
Report actual or suspected security or policy violations and breaches to an appropriate authority.
Attend meetings and company functions and communicate on behalf of the executive team.
Manage staff and act as a liaison for the executive team.