Technical Chief of Staff

About the Role This is a high-impact, founder-facing role at an early-stage AI productivity startup, working directly alongside the founding team across product, go-to-market, and operations. You will act as a force multiplier for the founders, bridging technical judgment with cross-functional execution at a critical moment in the company's growth. It is an excellent launchpad for anyone with ambitions to found their own company. What You'll Do - Partner directly with the founders on strategic and operational priorities across product, GTM, and day-to-day company execution. - Coordinate cross-functional initiatives to keep teams aligned and accelerate delivery. - Translate high-level strategic goals into concrete plans with clear owners and tight deadlines. - Support founder decision-making by supplying technical context and project-level insights. - Drive high-impact projects end-to-end, identifying and prioritizing what moves the company forward fastest. - Operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and adapt fluidly as priorities shift. What We're Looking For - Strong technical background and solid CS fundamentals, through formal training or equivalent hands-on experience. - Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into concrete plans and deliver cross-functional initiatives under tight deadlines. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills, comfortable working directly with founders and small teams. - High stress tolerance and comfort with non-standard startup hours and shifting priorities. - Early-career profile, recently graduated or about to graduate, with a preference for equity-weighted compensation. - Bonus: genuine interest in branding, design, or social media channels. Compensation & Benefits Base salary in the range of $55,000 to $80,000 USD annually, plus meaningful early-stage equity options (QESO, 0.15% to 0.50%). Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Location On-site, full-time in Stockholm, Sweden. This is not a remote role; regular in-person presence is required.