Chief of Staff
About Hammerhead
We're unleashing AI with intelligent orchestration while addressing one of the most pressing bottlenecks for AI access to Power. Our cutting-edge platform optimizes data center power infrastructure to maximize AI token generation within existing electrical limits, without requiring new power plants or grid expansions. Our team has optimized over 8 gigawatts of mission-critical power globally, and we're addressing a $64 billion-per-year market opportunity while dramatically reducing the environmental footprint of AI infrastructure.
At Hammerhead, you will:
⚡ Work at the intersection of AI, energy, and compute creating the next generation AI infrastructure
? Collaborate with colleagues that are experts in modern RL and AI, IoT and IIoT software, and infrastructure technologies
? Contribute to building a more efficient and sustainable future for AI compute.
? Join a company at the cutting edge of modern data center design and operation
? Receive competitive compensation, equity, and benefits in a high-growth, mission-driven environment.
?Learn from an experienced team that has built and sold startups before
Learn More About Hammerhead
Join our founding team as Chief of Staff and become the strategic operations backbone of a fast-growing AI infrastructure startup that's redefining how data centers maximize compute capacity sustainably. This role offers direct exposure to C-suite decision-making, cross-functional leadership, and the chance to build scalable operational frameworks from the ground up in the high-stakes intersection of AI infrastructure and climate technology. You'll work directly with seasoned entrepreneurs, gaining visibility into fundraising strategy, enterprise go-to-market execution, product development, and strategic partnerships with leading OEMs. This is your chance to accelerate your leadership trajectory while shaping the operational DNA of a company solving AI's most critical infrastructure challenge and its environmental impact simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Operations & Strategic Coordination
We're unleashing AI with intelligent orchestration while addressing one of the most pressing bottlenecks for AI access to Power. Our cutting-edge platform optimizes data center power infrastructure to maximize AI token generation within existing electrical limits, without requiring new power plants or grid expansions. Our team has optimized over 8 gigawatts of mission-critical power globally, and we're addressing a $64 billion-per-year market opportunity while dramatically reducing the environmental footprint of AI infrastructure.
At Hammerhead, you will:
⚡ Work at the intersection of AI, energy, and compute creating the next generation AI infrastructure
? Collaborate with colleagues that are experts in modern RL and AI, IoT and IIoT software, and infrastructure technologies
? Contribute to building a more efficient and sustainable future for AI compute.
? Join a company at the cutting edge of modern data center design and operation
? Receive competitive compensation, equity, and benefits in a high-growth, mission-driven environment.
?Learn from an experienced team that has built and sold startups before
Learn More About Hammerhead
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Join our founding team as Chief of Staff and become the strategic operations backbone of a fast-growing AI infrastructure startup that's redefining how data centers maximize compute capacity sustainably. This role offers direct exposure to C-suite decision-making, cross-functional leadership, and the chance to build scalable operational frameworks from the ground up in the high-stakes intersection of AI infrastructure and climate technology. You'll work directly with seasoned entrepreneurs, gaining visibility into fundraising strategy, enterprise go-to-market execution, product development, and strategic partnerships with leading OEMs. This is your chance to accelerate your leadership trajectory while shaping the operational DNA of a company solving AI's most critical infrastructure challenge and its environmental impact simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Operations & Strategic Coordination
- Engage with investors and prepare board decks, regular updates and newsletters
- Maximize founder productivity through intelligent scheduling and strategic meeting facilitation across stakeholders
- Drive cross-functional alignment by maintaining visibility on key ORCA platform initiatives, proof-of-concept deployments, and environmental impact metrics
- Synthesize complex power optimization data, competitive intelligence, and impact assessments into clear, actionable briefings for executive decision-making
- Anticipate organizational needs in our fast-scaling environment while ensuring strategic priorities
- Lead talent acquisition initiatives focused on building teams capable of serving enterprise data center operators and AI cloud providers
- Drive strategic market analysis and competitive intelligence projects within the industry
- Prior investment/VC experience is a plus
- MBA graduate with strong analytical skills and strategic thinking capabilities, ideally with exposure to AI infrastructure, data center technology, enterprise software, or climate technology
- Tech-forward mindset with ability to quickly master complex technology and business model concepts
- Strong executive presence and ability to influence across levels, particularly with enterprise data center stakeholders, OEM partners, and sustainability-conscious decision makers
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to translate complex power optimization, AI infrastructure concepts, and environmental benefits into clear business value propositions
- Entrepreneurial spirit with experience in fast-moving deep-tech environments and passion for climate solutions — you move quickly while maintaining the precision required for mission-critical data center operations and meaningful environmental impact.
- Competitive salary, bonus, and equity.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Opportunity to apply the latest AI technologies