Job Description for Chief of Staff at Offchain Labs - Remote
At Offchain Labs, we are not just building products — we’re leading a movement.
We are committed to creating a decentralized, secure, and transparent future through blockchain technology. Our mission is to push the boundaries of blockchain innovation and foster a creative, collaborative, and inclusive culture where ideas can come to life. We know that the future of blockchain technology is limitless, and the best way to achieve this is by working with the brightest minds.
We’re looking for thinkers and doers who are eager to embrace new challenges and seek solutions that will push existing boundaries. If you believe in the importance of transparency, trust, and the decentralization of control, and if you’re curious, adaptable, and want to disrupt the status quo, then we want to hear from you.
Why Offchain Labs?
Our team is committed to bridging the gap between the current state of blockchain and its potential. Our flagship product, Arbitrum One, is a dominant force in Ethereum scaling and is trusted by enterprises, developers, and users worldwide. But that’s just the beginning. Our passionate team is constantly building on this success, rolling out innovative tools such as Arbitrum AnyTrust, Arbitrum Orbit, Stylus, BoLD, and Arbitrum Nitro. Offchain Labs also contributes to the Ethereum core protocol with the Prysm consensus client.
Following the successful raising of $3.8M in seed funding in January 2019, as well as $20M in Series A and $100M in Series B funding in 2021, we are looking to expand our team. We invite individuals with a strong interest in blockchain and a talent for approaching problems from unique perspectives to join us in shaping the future of this dynamic field.
We are seeking a dynamic Chief of Staff to serve as a strategic thought partner to our CEO, acting as a critical bridge between internal operations and external market positioning within the rapidly evolving crypto and blockchain space. This role requires strategic thinking, crypto knowledge, and the ability to identify and understand relationships with key opinion leaders while anticipating industry shifts.
What you'll do:
- Serve as the main liaison for strategic initiatives between the CEO and the leadership team, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and fostering cross-functional collaboration
- Serve as the main liaison between the CEO and external stakeholders; building and maintaining relationships with external peers
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the industry’s ecosystem, emerging technologies, and overall market sentiment
- Streamline CEO workflows and optimize executive decision-making processes
- Support the leadership team in establishing the foundation required to scale the business
- Lead special projects and cross-functional teams as assigned
- Proactively identify operational improvements in processes to drive efficiency, and consistently propose actionable solutions
What you'll need:
- 5+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, finance, or operational roles
- Previous experience in a chief of staff, strategic planning, or senior advisory role preferred
- Prior crypto or blockchain professional experience or personal passion
- A results-oriented team player with a process-driven approach, capable of functioning effectively in an unstructured, high-growth environment
- Demonstrates high empathy, coachability, and a strong business EQ
- Highly productive and driven by problem-solving
- Demonstrates outstanding project management skills
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
Perks:
- Remote-first global workforce + NY office
- Annual company offsite + team onsites
- Professional reimbursement program (facilitates industry conference attendance, certifications, and more)
- Medical, dental & vision coverage (US + some other countries)
- 401k retirement plan + company match (US only)
- Wellness stipend
- Home office set up / ergonomic equipment program
Attention Offchain Labs Job Seekers:
Please be advised that there has been a rise in fraudulent recruiter activities, particularly within the Web3 space. If you would like to confirm whether someone is an OCL employee or the legitimacy of an offer you received, please email [email protected]
At Offchain Labs, we believe that diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are essential to our success. We are committed to building a welcoming and supportive workplace for all employees, regardless of their background or identity. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and has an equal opportunity to succeed and thrive. We encourage candidates from all walks of life to apply and join our team.
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