Chief of Staff

ABOUT US

Hextrion is a U.S.-headquartered advanced semiconductor packaging company. We build next-generation advanced packaging for AI data centers, and optimize the design and manufacturing loop using physics AI. Today, the performance of AI systems depends on how many dies a package can connect, and how fast. That work has moved from the wafer to the package. Hextrion exists to solve it.

We are led by 20 former C-suite and senior executives from the current global advanced packaging leaders serving NVIDIA, AMD, Broadcom, Google, Amazon, and Microsoft. This team is complemented by physics AI researchers from Harvard, alongside industry leaders who have deployed production AI systems at TSMC and Apple component manufacturers. We combine our deep packaging expertise with physics AI agents and reinforcement learning methods to design and manufacture our advanced packaging architectures with greater performance, precision, and yield than current methods can deliver.

LOCATION

Palo Alto, CA (on site)

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an exceptionally sharp, technically fluent Chief of Staff to serve as a key surrogate and strategic partner to the CEO. In this role, you will act as a trusted extension of the CEO. You will regularly represent his authority in critical meetings, interface directly with technical leaders, key customers, and investors, craft high-impact strategic content, and drive operational alignment. You will ensure that company goals are prioritized, investments are optimized, and that teams are well aligned to deliver results. The ideal candidate is naturally curious, possesses deep technical product fluency, and brings the sharp business acumen required to step into the room on the CEO's behalf at a moment's notice.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Executive Representation: Act as a high-leverage surrogate for the CEO, attending key meetings, customer discussions, and investor conversations on his behalf when he requires added executive coverage.

• Strategic Advisory: Partner closely with the CEO as a strategic sounding board, using data and sharp business instincts to simplify complex problems and keep executive focus on high-impact priorities.

• Executive Communications and Writing: Translate high-level strategic vision, company narratives, and complex technical data into board, investor, and customer-ready slide decks and comprehensive prep materials for high-stakes meetings. Draft strategic documents, internal communications, and executive social media posts on behalf of the CEO to drive thought leadership.

• Company Storytelling and Cadence: Help articulate Hextrion's impact internally across the company and externally in high-profile industry forums, while leading planning cycles, retrospectives, and All-Hands presentations.

• Drive and Orchestrate CEO-Led Initiatives: Help move complex, high-impact projects forward across the company. Monitor progress and timelines, follow up on critical action items across teams, and prepare executive updates to ensure alignment and execution.

• Technical and Product Collaboration: Partner closely with technical teams to understand our core product suite, navigate technical dependencies, and align cross-functional execution.

DESIRABLE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE

• Relevant Experience: 4+ years in consulting at McKinsey, Bain, or BCG, or equivalent experience at a leading technology or semiconductor company in roles such as Product Manager, Business Development, Chief of Staff, or similar.

• Technical Aptitude and Product Fluency: Deep technical foundation with the ability to quickly grasp and translate complex technical concepts and products, effectively collaborating with engineering and technical product leaders. Exposure to semiconductors, hardware, or AI infrastructure is a strong advantage.

• Communication and Writing Skills: Exceptional written and verbal skills; proven ability to write across multiple formats.

• Executive Presence and Surrogate Authority: Proven track record of stepping into high-stakes meetings on behalf of executives, building instant credibility with C-suite stakeholders, enterprise customers, investors, and board members.

• Intellectual Curiosity and Analytical Mindset: Naturally curious problem solver who thrives on unraveling ambiguous technical and business challenges, distilling them into clear choices and actionable plans.

• AI Fluency and Innovation: AI-native mindset with enthusiasm for using AI tools, agentic workflows, and automation to streamline executive operations and drive team efficiency.

COMPENSATION

Estimated annual salary of $180,000 to $350,000, depending on experience.

EQUITY

This role is eligible to participate in Hextrion's equity plan.

BENEFITS

• Medical insurance

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

• Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave

• Parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave

CONTACT

info@hextrion.com