CEO Chief of Staff — AI Strategy & Execution

Presto Phoenix, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) & PTO

Job summary

Presto Phoenix, Inc. is seeking a Chief of Staff to the CEO to partner with the leadership team and drive strategic initiatives across engineering, product, and operations.

The role requires translating technical insights into strategic decisions and ensuring alignment as the company scales its Voice AI platform. The ideal candidate combines a strong technical background with exceptional communication skills and executive presence to operate in a fast-moving environment where priorities evolve

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 3-5 years of experience in engineering, product, strategy, or technical operations roles.
• Strong technical background with familiarity in AI, machine learning, or advanced software systems.
• Ability to understand complex technical architectures and communicate them clearly to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proven ability to drive complex projects across multiple teams and functions.
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong executive presence and ability to work closely with senior leadership.
• Comfortable operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments where priorities evolve quickly.

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with the CEO to drive strategic initiatives across the organization, including: engineering, product, and company operations.
• Act as a connective layer between leadership, engineering, product, and go-to-market teams to ensure alignment on priorities and execution.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear strategic insights to support leadership decision-making.
• Lead cross-functional projects from concept through execution, ensuring milestones and outcomes are achieved.
• Support product and engineering teams by identifying operational bottlenecks and improving collaboration across teams.
• Analyze data, metrics, and technical outputs to help inform company strategy and roadmap priorities.
• Co-chair the AI and Automation Steering Committee to drive technical improvement and automation across the organization.
• Prepare strategic materials, internal briefings, and presentations for executive discussions and board meetings.
• Drive operational efficiency and help scale processes as the company grows.
• Serve as a thought partner to the CEO on organizational strategy, technology direction, and company growth initiatives.
• Act as a proxy for the CEO, ensuring proper prioritization and working with key leaders to drive organizational priorities

Skills

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven analysis

AI/ML familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Presto Phoenix, Inc. is seeking a Chief of Staff to the CEO to partner with the leadership team and drive strategic initiatives across engineering, product, and operations.

The role requires translating technical insights into strategic decisions and ensuring alignment as the company scales its Voice AI platform. The ideal candidate combines a strong technical background with exceptional communication skills and executive presence to operate in a fast-moving environment where priorities evolve