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About Goodfire
Goodfire is a research company using interpretability to understand, learn from, and design AI systems. Our mission is to build the next generation of safe and powerful AI—not by scaling alone, but by understanding the intelligence we're building.
Scaling has proven powerful, but today's approach is fundamentally limited: we can't meaningfully understand, debug, or shape what models learn. Every engineering discipline has been gated by fundamental science and AI is at that inflection point now.
We're advancing the science of how AI systems actually work. Treating models as black boxes is an unnecessary handicap—we have access to the structures inside them, and understanding those structures lets us steer what models learn, make them safer and more useful, and extract the vast knowledge they contain. Our goal is to make AI that can be understood, debugged, and shaped like software.
Goodfire is a public benefit corporation headquartered in San Francisco with a team of the world’s top interpretability researchers and engineers from organizations like OpenAI and DeepMind. We're backed by over $200M from B Capital, Menlo Ventures, Lightspeed, Eric Schmidt, and others.
About the role
I (Eric) am looking for a chief of staff. This role is incredibly intensive, and your main goal will be to make me and the leadership team more effective, however you possibly can. You will do ridiculously high volumes of unglamorous work (e.g., high volume follow-ups, drafting internal/external comms, recruiting coordination, logistics, and driving projects that don’t fit neatly anywhere else). You will wear many hats, including recruiting, hosting events, supporting fundraising, planning offsites, new customer outreach, and goals planning. You’ll need great leadership ability, communication skills, and be able to absorb new information very quickly. You’ll need excellent judgment and discretion, and the ability to represent me and the company internally and externally.
You should have a technical background because you will be expected to understand and gain intuition for the latest developments in AI and mechanistic interpretability. You don’t need to be a researcher, but you should be technically fluent enough to engage deeply with AI/product discussions, learn interpretability concepts quickly, and build real intuition over time.
What you’ll bring
Required experience
- Jack of all trades
- Exceptional verbal and written communication; able to produce crisp, executive-ready materials
- Strong work ethic and high output
- Strong leadership and people management experience
- Learns fast
Preferred qualifications
- Former founder or exec at high performing VC-backed startup (Series A or later)
- Experience working in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment
- Experience with interpretability techniques and tooling for AI models
- Strong understanding of the field of AI and mechanistic interpretability
Our values
Goodfire is looking for individuals who embody our values and share our deep commitment to making interpretability accessible. We are building a team first and foremost.
Put mission and team first
All we do is in service of our mission. We trust each other, deeply care about the success of the organization, and choose to put our team above ourselves.
Improve constantly
We are constantly looking to improve every piece of the business. We proactively critique ourselves and others in a kind and thoughtful way that translates to practical improvements in the organization. We are pragmatic and consistently implement the obvious fixes that work.
Take ownership and initiative
There are no bystanders here. We proactively identify problems and take full responsibility over getting a strong result. We are self-driven, own our mistakes, and feel deep responsibility over what we’re building.
Action today
We have a small amount of time to do something incredibly hard and meaningful. The pace and intensity of the organization is high. If we can take action today or tomorrow, we will choose to do it today.
Where we work
We are hiring for this position in our San Francisco HQ. We are in person 5 days a week, with one company-wide remote week per month.
What we offer
This role offers market competitive salary, equity, and competitive benefits.
The expected salary range for this position is $300,000 - $500,000 USD
Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to join a vital mission at an important point in its trajectory — we are developing groundbreaking technology with a world-class team on the critical path to ensuring a safe and beneficial future for humanity. If you want to do your life’s work with us, even if you believe you do not meet every single requirement, apply now.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in chief of staff jobs.
- 5-10 years of experience in operations, strategy, consulting, or a related field
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex cross-functional projects from inception to completion
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentation preparation
- Experience supporting C-suite or senior leadership with scheduling, prioritization, and decision support
- Proficiency in project management tools such as Asana, Notion, or similar platforms
- Bachelor's degree required, with MBA or equivalent advanced degree often preferred
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Chief of staff roles reward execution, not activity. Replace task-based bullets with outcomes you drove for executives: decision frameworks built, cross-functional initiatives landed, or operating cadences you designed. Hiring managers read for evidence that you made their counterpart more effective.
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Chief of staff roles appear most often at companies scaling from startup to growth stage or at large organizations standing up a new executive function. Filter openings by company size and funding stage so you're not applying to roles that don't structurally exist yet.
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Chief Of Staff Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most chief of staffs?
The companies hiring the most chief of staffs right now include Banfield Pet Hospital, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Capital One, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is particularly strong at technology companies, health systems, and mission-driven nonprofits building out executive infrastructure.
How many chief of staff jobs are remote?
About 51% of chief of staff openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though in-person expectations vary significantly by organization type. Strategy-focused and fractional chief of staff roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while operational roles tied to a physical headquarters or a specific executive typically require on-site presence several days a week.
How do you become a chief of staff?
Most chief of staff candidates build a foundation in consulting, operations, or a high-paced startup environment before moving into the role. The clearest path is to develop a reputation for executing cross-functional projects, earning trust with senior leaders, and communicating clearly in writing. Seeking out stretch assignments that put you in direct contact with executive decision-making accelerates the transition considerably.
Can you get hired as a chief of staff without direct experience in the role?
You can get hired as a chief of staff without having held the title before, especially at earlier-stage companies that prioritize relevant skills over a specific job history. Candidates who move successfully into the role typically come from strategy, chief of staff associate, or senior project management positions and can demonstrate that they have operated at the pace and ambiguity the role demands.
What does the chief of staff interview process look like?
The chief of staff interview process typically includes a screening call with HR or a recruiter, followed by a substantive conversation with the executive the role supports, and one or more rounds with other senior stakeholders. Most processes also include a written or live case exercise evaluating your analytical thinking, communication, and prioritization judgment. Final rounds often focus on cultural fit and working-style alignment with the principal.
Where can I find and apply to chief of staff jobs?
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