Technical Chief of Staff

Clera

Technical Chief of Staff at a Y Combinator-backed AI-native CRM startup. Partnering with founders to drive product and operational strategy in a high-growth environment.

Posted 8/2/2026full-timeStockholm • 🇸🇪 SwedenLead💰 $55,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong technical acumen with solid computer science fundamentals, coupled with the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives and product strategy in fast-paced environments. Exhibits excellent communication skills to articulate strategies and insights effectively to diverse stakeholders.

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Technical BackgroundCross-Functional CoordinationProduct Strategy ContributionExcellent Communication SkillsHigh Ownership Mentality

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Hard Skills

Computer Science FundamentalsProject ManagementStrategic PlanningExecution Tracking

Soft Skills

AdaptabilityCollaborationDecision-Making

Industry Keywords

Startup ExperienceEntrepreneurial EnvironmentFast-Paced Work

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner directly with the founders across product, go-to-market, and operations as a trusted strategic and executional counterpart.
Coordinate cross-functional initiatives, aligning priorities and driving execution across teams.
Translate high-level strategic goals into concrete plans and track delivery against tight deadlines.
Support founder decision-making by providing technical context, project-level insights, and clear recommendations.
Own high-impact projects end-to-end — identifying what moves the needle and making it happen.
Operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, adapting fluidly as priorities evolve.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong technical background with solid CS fundamentals — computer science training or equivalent hands-on experience.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional initiatives and work closely with executive stakeholders.
Strong product mindset with the ability to contribute meaningfully to product strategy and decisions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to articulate strategy clearly to diverse audiences.
High ownership mentality — comfortable driving initiatives forward through ambiguity with minimal direction.
Prior startup experience or meaningful exposure to fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments.
Eligibility to work in Sweden and ability to work on-site in Stockholm full-time (no visa sponsorship available).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity: QESO options ranging from 0.15% – 0.50%
Early-stage equity upside with a founding-team-level role in a well-backed startup