Chief Of Staff (AI)

TL;DR

Chief of Staff (AI): Driving high-priority initiatives across engineering, product, and operations with an accent on strategic execution and organizational scaling. Focus on building new capabilities, leading cross-functional projects, and solving complex business challenges in a fast-moving AI-native environment.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Berlin (Hybrid)

Company

A1 is an AI-native startup building a proactive smart assistant designed to automate everyday tasks and workflows with minimal user prompting.

What you will do

• Drive high-priority initiatives across engineering, product, and business development.
• Work directly with leadership to solve complex operational and product challenges.
• Build and scale new teams, internal processes, and organizational capabilities.
• Lead cross-functional projects from initial planning through final execution.
• Research and evaluate new market opportunities and product directions.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement practical, high-impact solutions.

Requirements

• Strong problem-solving skills and sound business judgment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to rapidly changing environments.
• Experience working effectively across diverse business functions.
• Strong sense of ownership and a track record of successful execution.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Culture & Benefits

• High talent density environment with a focus on autonomy and high standards.
• Hands-on culture where everyone contributes directly to company success.
• Fast-moving, non-bureaucratic startup atmosphere.
• Emphasis on independent thinking and proactive problem-solving.

Hiring process

• Review of applications by leadership and hiring teams.
• Up to 3 interviews conducted virtually or onsite.
• Focus on speed, transparency, and decisiveness.