Technical Chief of Staff to The CEO

Technical Chief of Staff to the CEO

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Reports to: CEO

About Us

Baya is a fast-moving Series B startup built by serial entrepreneurs with a vision to accelerate intelligent computing in the emerging chiplet era. We focus on software-driven, unified fabric solutions for single-die and multi-die systems. We design and license disruptive intellectual property for use in semiconductor chips, with software development platforms to simplify the design process and reduce the time to market for complex System-on-Chip (SoC) and multi-chiplet systems. This enables our partners to innovate and deliver compelling solutions for data center, infrastructure, AI, Automotive, and Edge IoT markets. We are looking for energetic and dedicated individuals share our passion for enabling innovation and excellence in the semiconductor industry that empowers game-changing products and services!

The Role

We’re looking for a Technical Chief of Staff to the CEO — a high-leverage operator who can bridge deep technical context and company-level execution.

This is not a coordination role. You will act as an extension of the CEO — driving critical initiatives, diving into technical and product discussions, unblocking teams, and helping the company scale from early traction to repeatable execution.

You will wear multiple hats across strategy, product, engineering alignment, operations, and customer-facing initiatives, depending on what the business needs most.

What You’ll Do

Drive CEO Priorities → Execution

Translate CEO vision into clear, actionable plans with measurable outcomes

Own and drive company-wide priorities (OKRs, roadmap alignment, key deliverables)

Operate as a force multiplier, ensuring decisions turn into execution quickly

Own High-Impact, 0→1 Initiatives

Lead ambiguous, cross-functional efforts such as:

Launching a new IP product or platform

Entering a new market (e.g., AI accelerators, automotive)

Strategic customer engagements or lighthouse deals

Define scope, align stakeholders, and personally drive execution

Technical Product Alignment

Work closely with engineering and product teams to ensure:

Roadmaps are technically sound and commercially aligned

Trade-offs (PPA, schedule, features) are understood and surfaced

Jump into technical discussions when needed — from SoC architecture to IP integration challenges

Operational Backbone

Build lightweight processes that scale (without adding bureaucracy)

Drive cadence for:

Exec reviews

Engineering/program reviews

Customer milestones and deliverables

Identify bottlenecks early and personally unblock them

Customer & Ecosystem Engagement

Support CEO in strategic interactions with:

Key customers (hyperscalers, semiconductor companies)

Foundry and EDA partners

Help translate technical value into clear business narratives

Company Building

Help define how the company operates as it scales:

Org structure evolution

Decision-making frameworks

Internal communication systems

Act as a cultural carrier for high ownership, speed, and accountability

What We’re Looking For

Core Profile

7–15 years in semiconductor, silicon IP, or SoC development

Strong technical grounding in:

SoC architecture / IP design

ASIC development lifecycle

Semiconductor IP business model (licensing royalties)

Proven ability to drive execution in ambiguous, fast-moving environments

Startup Mindset

Comfortable wearing multiple hats — from strategy to execution

Bias for action: you don’t wait for structure, you create it

Willing to go deep when needed (technical, product, or operational)

High ownership — you treat company priorities as your own

Experience (one or more)

Early-stage startup experience (highly preferred)

Technical program management for complex silicon programs

Product management for semiconductor/IP products

Engineering/architecture background

Consulting deep semiconductor expertise

Key Skills

Exceptional problem-solving and structured thinking

Strong communicator — can simplify complex technical topics for any audience

Ability to influence senior leaders without formal authority

Comfort operating with incomplete information and tight timelines

Nice to Have

Experience with RISC-V, Fabric, NoC IP, chiplets, or advanced nodes

Exposure to IP licensing deals or strategic partnerships

Prior Chief of Staff or founder’s office experience

Why This Role is Unique

Operate as a true extension of the CEO in a highly technical startup

Massive scope: from chip architecture discussions to company strategy

Direct impact on company trajectory, product success, and key deals

Opportunity to grow into VP-level leadership or a key executive role

rich.goldstein@bayasystems.com