The Opportunity

We’re seeking a Chief of Staff to the VP of Engineering who can operate as a trusted strategic thought partner, technical program driver, and communications amplifier. This role is not about scheduling meetings or tracking tasks — it’s about increasing the VP’s leverage.

You’ll partner closely with the VP of Engineering and leaders throughout the organization to connect engineering priorities with the company’s broader strategy. You’ll help move our biggest bets forward — from technical initiatives to org design and process excellence. 

This is a high-trust, high-impact role for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, communication, and execution.

This role reports directly to the VP of Engineering and will be a full member of the engineering leadership team.

What You’ll Do

Within 3 Months

• 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
• Create a consistent and transparent communication cadence that highlights engineering’s achievements, roadmap, and impact, while openly addressing challenges.

Within 6 Months

• 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
• Represent the VP of Engineering in cross-functional forums, ensuring the engineering perspective is clear and decisions stay aligned.

After 1 Year

• Act as a strategic force multiplier, defining and executing engineering strategies and initiatives.  
• 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.

You'll Know You're Succeeding When:

• The VP of Engineering has more time for strategic priorities and high-leverage work
• Engineering's biggest initiatives are moving faster with clearer ownership
• Cross-functional partners consistently know what engineering is doing and why it matters
• You've become the go-to person for connecting dots across the organization

What You’ll Bring

• 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. 
• Program Management: Proven ability to independently lead projects
• Technical Acumen: Strong technical experience with the ability to understand system architectures, engage credibly with engineers and translate between engineering and business stakeholders.
• 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, and drive decisions.
• Low Ego, High Impact: Comfortable behind the scenes amplifying others’ success; thrives on clarity, progress, and purpose.