Job Description

Chief of Staff (Office of the President)

• Company Address: 1414 NE 42nd St, 204, Seattle, Washington 98105-6271, US

About Karat

Karat created the world’s first Interviewing Cloud to solve the multi-decade global shortage of software engineers.

About Karat

Karat created the world’s first Interviewing Cloud to solve the multi-decade global shortage of software engineers.

Job Description

We'reKarat , the world's largest interviewing company.

Karat is the gold standard in technical talent measurement, empowering organizations to evaluate, benchmark, and elevate the quality of their engineering teams. Trusted by global leaders such as PayPal, Atlassian, and Citi, Karat’s innovative assessments, live expert-led technical interviews, and unmatched talent insights help companies hire top talent and drive engineering excellence.

Come join our Founders' Office team

Our Founders' Office team is committed to maintaining Karat as the gold standard in technical talent measurement, transforming how organizations evaluate, benchmark, and elevate the quality of their technical teams. This strategic nucleus, comprising both our Co-Founder & CEO and Co-Founder & President alongside their dedicated support staff, provides comprehensive strategic vision. The Office of the President specifically oversees Product and Engineering functions, drives step-change deals with key customers, and spearheads our Brilliant Black Minds program.

What you will do

As Chief of Staff (Office of the President) at Karat, you will serve as a strategic partner for the company’s Co-Founder & President, helping to drive the initiatives listed above. You will have a deep influence on the company's success through involvement in organizational strategy and operations, product launches, and key clients and partnerships.

• Manage operational excellence in support of the objectives of this office.
• Help set strategic goals and objectives, including critical sales and ship targets, ruthlessly prioritizing to ensure key objectives are met.
• Manage meeting cadence and agenda to ensure information flows effectively across the company.
• Attend meetings with or on behalf of the President, and manage follow-up actions and next steps.
• Work closely with the President's direct reports to help move projects forward and ensure teams are well-prepared for meetings.
• Serve as a strategic thought-partner and operational executor for Karat’s President on a wide range of projects that cut across the business, including supporting client relationships and deals throughout the Go To Market Lifecycle.
• Support with communications, public appearances, client engagement, and other external commitments.
• Manage special projects that cut across various business teams' work as needed.

The experience you will bring

• Demonstrated ability delivering results in a high-growth, quick-change environment
• Experience translating strategy into operational plans and driving outcomes against those plans
• Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional projects
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, including the ability to influence and inspire all levels, and demonstrated ability to draw out the best in others
• Expert verbal and written communicator with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

This position is only available to candidates residing in the following U.S. states: IL, OR, TX, and WA.While our team operates 100% remotely, we are currently limiting hiring to these specific locations. Applications from other states will not be considered at this time.

Immigration sponsorship is not available.

Benefits of joining Karat in the United States

All U.S.-based offers include a competitive salary in local currency and Karat-granted stock options. We’re proud of our additional offerings, and highlight some of our team’s favorites below.

Benefits / Wellness:

Benefits are available for all full-time, U.S. employees

• Employer-sponsored healthcare (100% premium coverage for employees and 75% premium coverage for eligible dependents)
  • Medical (Regence PPO and HDHP available)
    • HSA employer contribution for those enrolled in the HDHP medical plan
  • Dental and Vision (Guardian)
• 100% employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Standard Life Insurance
• Optional Life Insurance available
• Flexible Savings Account (Healthcare)
• 401(k) match of 4%
• 100% employer-paid mental wellness supportviaSpring Health for employees and eligible dependents
  • 10 therapy sessions per year at no cost to employee
  • 10 coaching sessions per year at no cost to employee

Time Off:

• Vacation:flexible policy for salaried employees and three (3) work weeks available for hourly employees per year
• Wellness (Sick & Mental Health): three (3) work weeks available per year
• Karat ‘No Questions Asked’ Leave:one (1) work week per calendar year
• Other:Bereavement, Jury Duty, LOA, etc. available as-needed
• 16 weeks:full-out, full pay
• 8 weeks:“Karat Phase-Back” 20 hours per week, full pay

U.S. Holidays

• U.S. Holiday Schedule availablehere :10 days

Compensation Varies by Geographic Location

At Karat, salary ranges for each U.S.-based position are determined by the employee's work location. We structure our compensation into geographic tiers based on market data and regional economic factors.

Please refer to ourgeographic classification document to view which tier applies to your location. If your area isn't included in our classification system, please connect with your Recruiter for specific details. These geographic classifications may be adjusted periodically.

Base Salary (GeoLo 2)

$157,500-$189,000USD

Base Salary (GeoLo 3)

$140,000-$168,000USD

Additional Information

By applying for a position, you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with Karat’s Employee and Contractor Privacy Notice foundhere .

Statement of Inclusivity

In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on “protected categories,” we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Karat.

We value a diverse workforce: people of color, womxn, and LGBTQIA+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

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