Chief of Staff to the CTO

This is Adyen

Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition. 

For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster.

 

The Opportunity 

We are seeking an elite operator to act as a mission-critical force multiplier - the person who ensures the entire Engineering organization is focused, aligned, and running at peak effectiveness as we scale the future of Payments within Fintech.

You are the CTO’s strategic partner and organizational architect. This is a demanding role with massive ownership for someone eager to define a scaling Engineering function.

 

What You'll Do: The Mandate

Your job is to maximize the CTO's time and amplify Engineering's impact across the company.

• Own the Operating Discipline: Ensure the CTO is focused only on the highest-leverage items and that the Engineering leadership team is operating effectively and with rhythm.
• Orchestrate Execution: Oversee the planning and execution of all key strategic programs (e.g., promotions, talent planning) and cross-functional initiatives. Ensure clear ownership and high-tempo delivery across all workstreams.
• Act as Signal Multiplier & Proxy: Proactively surface critical issues and strategic risks well before they escalate. You will be the primary delegated interface for cross-functional partners and an external liaison to investors and industry groups.
• Constant Alignment: Drive consensus and build strong, trusting relationships across all levels of the organization. Act as the critical translation layer, synthesizing and aligning the needs of engineering.

Who You Are: The Essential Profile

We're seeking a high-EQ leader who runs toward the hardest problems.

• Exceptional Operator: 4+ years of experience in Management Consulting, Business Operations, or a Chief of Staff (or similar) role, ideally supporting a large-scale Engineering organization.
• Analytical Leader: A highly analytical, structured thinker with the ability to simplify immense complexity and drive systemic, long-term resolution.
• Trusted Partner: High EQ, humble, and direct. You build trust seamlessly and are comfortable providing unvarnished, constructive feedback to senior leadership.
• Master Communicator: Possesses exceptional communication skills to craft executive narratives, manage internal transparency, and represent the CTO externally.
• Domain Fit: A strong understanding of the Fintech industry (specifically payments) and significant experience working with engineering leadership dynamics.
• Adaptable: A proactive self-starter prepared to travel regularly to meet with global teams.

 

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments 

Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen. 

Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application!

What’s next?

Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.

 

This role is based out of our Amsterdam office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.