About EarnIn

As one of the first pioneers of earned wage access, our passion at EarnIn is building products that deliver real-time financial flexibility for those with the unique needs of living paycheck to paycheck. Our community members access their earnings as they earn them, with options to spend, save, and grow their money without mandatory fees, interest rates, or credit checks.

We’re fortunate to have an incredibly experienced leadership team, combined with world-class funding partners like A16Z, Matrix Partners, DST, Ribbit Capital, and a very healthy core business with a tremendous runway. We’re growing fast and are excited to continue bringing world-class talent onboard to help shape the next chapter of our growth journey.

POSITION SUMMARYAs the Chief of Staff to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), you will play a crucial role in shaping the CTO organization's strategy, operations, and effectiveness. Reporting directly to the CTO, you will be a trusted advisor, facilitating alignment across the technology leadership and broader company executive teams. Your focus will be on driving strategic initiatives, optimizing organizational effectiveness, and ensuring the long-term success of the technology organization. We encourage you to apply if you are a highly strategic and operationally minded leader who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, operating in a role that changes daily.

This full-time position is based in Mountain View (Headquarters) and requires at least two days a week in the office. The salary range for this position is $223,700 - $273,500, plus equity and benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Partner with the CTO to develop and execute the technology organization’s strategic vision, ensuring alignment with company-wide objectives and assisting in shaping the long-term technology strategy and roadmap, working closely with Engineering, Product, People, and Business teams to align significant initiatives.
Lead the CTO organization's annual and quarterly strategic planning process, driving prioritization and alignment with company goals.
Define and drive the CTO organization-wide operating rhythm, ensuring governance structures and key cadences support efficient decision-making.
Own and manage the technology organization’s budget, including headcount and operating expenses. Ensure financial alignment with strategic priorities and work closely with other functions to ensure efficiencies.
Facilitate communication and coordination between the CTO, engineering leaders, and cross-functional teams to drive the execution of key priorities.
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for engineering efficiency, innovation, and tech debt management, collaborating with leaders to develop reporting structures.
Act as a delegate for the CTO in selected meetings and initiatives across the company, ensuring alignment between technology and broader business objectives.
Regularly interface with the Executive Leadership Team and other critical leaders across EarnIn, acting as a representative of the CTO organization while building trust and partnerships.
Lead special projects and strategic initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness, talent development, and technology transformation.
Provide insights and recommendations to the CTO on organizational improvements, decision-making, and operational efficiencies.
Partner or own the agenda and content for critical meetings such as team offsite activities/meetings, CTO staff, and EarnIn's Technical All Hands meetings

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
7+ years of experience in a leadership or operational role within a technology organization, such as Chief of Staff, Strategy & Operations Lead, or Engineering Leader.
Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to facilitate decision-making and drive organizational alignment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders while building trust. Experience partnering with organizations such as Product, HR/People, and Finance is critical.
Experience building relationships with Executive-level leadership, including a strong ability to operate as a representative and partner
Experience managing budgets, tracking KPIs, and driving operational efficiency within a technology organization.
Experience with headcount management and performance optimization for a larger Engineering organization
Experience working at a Product-focused company and in a larger-scale Engineering organization
Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, solve complex problems, and lead cross-functional initiatives.
Ability to drive ambiguous initiatives focused on items like global expansion and enhancing cross-collaboration.
Relevant experience in driving initiatives across a large, diverse Engineering organization, including building out clear strategy and processes for these initiatives
Strong ability to manage the prioritization of various projects and identify areas of opportunity for efficiency enhancements
Experience in an Agile software development environment is a plus.

At EarnIn, we believe that the best way to build a financial system that works for everyday people is by hiring a team that represents our diverse community. Our team is diverse not only in background and experience but also in perspective. We celebrate our diversity and strive to create a culture of belonging. EarnIn does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. EarnIn is an E-Verify participant.

EarnIn does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team.

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