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Chief of Staff for Head of Engineering

Chainlink LabsChicago, Illinois, United StatesRemote, Onsite

About Us


Chainlink Labs is the primary contributing developer of Chainlink, the decentralized computing platform powering the verifiable web. Chainlink is the industry-standard platform for providing access to real-world data, offchain computation, and secure cross-chain interoperability across any blockchain. Chainlink Labs helps power verifiable applications for banking, DeFi, global trade, and gaming by collaborating with some of the world’s largest financial institutions, notably Swift, DTCC, and ANZ.

Chainlink Labs also works with top Web3 teams, including Aave, Compound, GMX, Maker, and Synthetix. Chainlink Labs was ranked in Newsweek’s 100 Most Loved Workplaces 2023 in both the United States and United Kingdom.We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Chief of Staff to join our Engineering Business Operations Operations team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in senior engineering operations, a strong analytical mindset, and the ability to build credible relationships with senior Engineering Managers and Product Managers. This role requires someone who can act as a liaison between the SVP of Engineering and various internal and external stakeholders, driving key projects related to engineering productivity, on-track delivery, risk mitigation, and competitive intelligence.

Your Impact



  • Review progress on key quarterly engineering deliverables and ensure risks are highlighted early, maintaining project timelines

  • Establish yourself as the first point of escalation for internal engineering emergencies, effectively managing and resolving issues

  • Design and implement initiatives to track and improve engineering productivity, identifying key areas for process enhancements

  • Review and ensure progress on quarterly engineering deliverables, ensuring consistent on-track delivery

  • Gather and document engineering best practices and competitive intelligence, providing actionable insights for strategic decision-making

  • Actively engage with cross-functional teams, building strong relationships and fostering collaboration to drive strategic projects

What we are looking for



  • Senior engineering operations experience (5+ years), with the ability to build credibility with senior EMs and PMs

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to decompose ambiguous questions, analyze data, and make recommendations

  • Proven relationship-building experience, capable of collaborating effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders

  • Strategic mindset with the ability to understand complex business challenges and provide actionable recommendations

  • Executive presence and capability to work closely with C-suite executives

  • Basic understanding of the Web3 ecosystem and blockchain technology is preferable

  • Experience in a similar stage company (mid to late-stage startup) is preferable

  • Strong understanding of the Web3 ecosystem and proficiency in the latest technologies, including EVM vs. Non-EVM, deploying to Mainnet, etc. is a plus

  • Knowledge of Solidity programming is a plus

All roles with Chainlink Labs are global and remote-based. Unless otherwise stated, we ask that you try to overlap some working hours with Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Commitment to Equal Opportunity


Chainlink Labs is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need when applying for a role or in our recruitment process, please contact us via this form.

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Life at Chainlink Labs

Chainlink Labs is the leading provider of secure and reliable open-source blockchain oracle solutions, enabling smart contracts to connect to real-world data and systems, such as off-chain data feeds, web APIs, IoT devices, payment systems, and more. We are dedicated to the development and integration of Chainlink as the standard decentralized oracle framework used by smart contracts across any blockchain. At Chainlink Labs, we empower the broader Chainlink community and build world-class Chainlink-based solutions for global enterprises such as Google and Oracle and development teams at the forefront of the smart contract ecosystem, including Aave, Synthetix, and many more. Through a fusion of principled academic research and an industry focus on user needs, our mission is to enable the next generation of smart contracts and usher in a new age of economic fairness, transparency, and efficiency.
Thrive Here & What We Value* Multiblockchain universe leveraging diverse blockchains' strengths* Passionate team committed to global impact and change* Continuous learning, embracing new technologies* Diversity and inclusion with equal opportunity for all applicants* Collaborative work environment tackling complex challenges* Positive work culture recognized by Newsweek's 10 Most Loved Workplaces* Global partnerships with financial institutions and Web3 teams* Remote work flexibility across time zones and continents* Strict adherence to global data privacy policies for employees* Focus on innovation, creativity, community building, education, and responsible decision-making
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