Director of Operations – Openchip AI
Factorial
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Barcelona • 🇪🇸 Spain
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Lead
Tech Stack
Cyber SecurityOpen Source
About the role
- Define and implement operational systems that enable scale—supporting both our technology roadmap and team growth.
- Collaborate closely with technical and product leaders to align processes with engineering realities.
- Champion cross-functional alignment, helping the department scale smoothly and sustainably.
- Anticipate challenges in growth and take proactive measures to ensure readiness.
- Drive initiatives that help us make technical impact in the outside world—particularly in cybersecurity and defense applications.
- Develop and execute strategies to foster a technical (open source) user base around our AI products.
- Represent Openchip AI as a technical spokesperson—sharing our vision and progress with partners and the public.
- Act as a strategic and technical interface for partnerships in cybersecurity, defense, and beyond.
Requirements
- Proven leadership experience in technical operations, preferably in a fast-growing startup or innovation-driven environment.
- Strong strategic thinking and execution skills—you see the big picture and know how to build towards it.
- Experience working in or with technical teams; you understand their rhythms, challenges, and needs.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with a natural ability to connect the dots between tech, strategy, and people.
- A passion for open source, AI, or cybersecurity is a major plus.
Benefits
- Join an innovative team and experience company growth.
- We believe in investing in our employees and providing them with the opportunities they need to grow and develop their careers.
- Enjoy a hybrid work environment.
- We also offer flexible schedule.
- We offer a remuneration that values your experience.
- We foster a work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.
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