Chief of Staff, ID.me
Engineering
$266.3-308k
5 days a week in office (Mountain View, CA)
Digital identity verification platform
Be an early applicant
Digital identity verification platform
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$266.3-308k
5 days a week in office (Mountain View, CA)
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To make the world a more trusted place by delivering the highest level of security with the least amount of friction at the lowest possible cost.
Role
Who you are
- This is a highly visible role ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, operations, communication, and execution
- The ideal candidate has experience in a high-growth tech environment, understands the rhythm of engineering organizations, and is passionate about driving clarity, accountability, and operational excellence
- 8–12+ years of experience in strategic operations, product, consulting, or Chief of Staff roles — ideally in a fast-growing technology company in an Engineering role
- Strong understanding of how engineering organizations operate, ideally with experience supporting technical leadership
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable working with executive leadership
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive clarity in ambiguous or rapidly evolving environments
- Skilled in program management, strategic planning, and stakeholder alignment
- High EQ with a bias for action and humility
- Candidates who have operated in highly technical environments supporting B2B/B2C engineering or product orgs. Comfortable navigating engineering strategy, team scale, and org design. Has partnered closely with technical leaders to amplify impact through systems thinking and operational rigor
What the job involves
- ID.Me is seeking a mission-driven, highly strategic, and operationally-minded Chief of Staff to support the SVP of Engineering
- This role is pivotal to ensuring Engineering leadership is executing with precision, alignment, and velocity
- The Chief of Staff will act as a strategic thought partner, operator, and integrator for the SVP and the broader engineering leadership team, ensuring goals are met across engineering planning, performance, and execution
- Drive the annual and quarterly planning process across Engineering in partnership with Product and Business teams
- Ensure alignment of org goals with company-wide priorities and translate those goals into clear OKRs, KPIs, and execution plans
- Track progress toward goals and facilitate reviews to ensure cross-functional accountability
- Serve as a force multiplier for the SVP by prioritizing and streamlining daily operations, meetings, and initiatives
- Build and manage org-level cadences: leadership meetings, all-hands, QBRs, postmortems, and planning cycles
- Partner with Finance and HR to manage headcount, budgeting, and organizational design
- Act as a communication bridge between the SVP of Engineering and key internal stakeholders including Product, People, Comms, and Legal
- Ensure crisp, consistent internal communication across teams to foster alignment and transparency
- Draft communications and presentations for executive updates, board materials, and strategic initiatives
- Lead and execute cross-functional initiatives that don’t have a natural owner but are critical to engineering performance or culture
- Identify and resolve bottlenecks within the organization that hinder execution speed or alignment
- Partner with the SVP and People team to foster a high-performance, high-trust engineering culture
- Build engagement and feedback mechanisms that empower engineers and leaders at all levels
Our take
ID.me is a digital identity verification platform that simplifies how individuals prove and share their identity online. From identity proofing, authentication, and group affiliation verification the company’s services are highly scalable, as organizations across all sectors benefit from the type of technology provided by ID.me.
While there are a number of identity verification platforms in the space, ID.me has secured a considerable market share. It's formed partnerships with 31 states, multiple federal agencies, and over 500 name-brand retailers, resulting in over 100 million users - and over 70,000 individuals joining every day.
The company has raised significant funding over the years. While the intended use for new capital has yet to be specified, ID has been focusing efforts on improved customer experiences, operational enhancements, and product updates in order to maintain its competitive edge.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 15 rounds)
Sep 2025
$65m
SERIES E
Apr 2023
$132m
SERIES D
Total funding: $352.4m
Company benefits
- Company-Sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans for You and Your Family
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401K With Employer Matching
- Company-Sponsored Life Insurance
- Employee Equity Incentive Plan
- Remote Opportunities
- Multiple Lounge Areas and Game Room
- Numerous Mental Health Resources
Company HQ
Tysons, VA
Leadership
Blake Hall
(CEO)Current Advisor at several companies, including AgentHero and Boomtown!. Former Army Officer in the U.S. Army.
Tanel Suurhans
(CTO)They have also served as the company's EVP of Technology in conjunction with being CTO. Former Software Engineer at PerfectLine and AS Delfi.
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