chief of staff (6 months intern)

Start Date: ASAPAbout UsMundane is a venture-backed, seed-stage robot learning company founded by Stanford researchers and builders. We deploy humanoid robots into real commercial environments to collect data and build the next generation of embodied intelligence.We operate as a small, highly technical team with a strong bias toward execution. Our work spans robotics, machine learning, and real-world deployment, and requires rigor, judgment, and ownership at every level of the organization.Our mission is to build robotic systems that feel natural to control — extending human intent into the physical world with speed, precision, and reliability.About the RoleThis Chief of Staff Intern role is a 6-month, full-time position working directly with Mundane’s founding team on the company’s highest-priority strategic and operational initiatives.You will act as a force multiplier for the founders—owning cross-functional projects, driving execution on strategic priorities, and ensuring critical initiatives move forward with speed and rigor. The scope is intentionally broad and will evolve with the needs of the business.This role is designed for a high-caliber operator with strong judgment, versatility, and drive, who is comfortable working in ambiguous, high-responsibility environments.ResponsibilitiesPartner closely with the founding team to drive execution on top strategic and operational prioritiesOwn cross-functional initiatives from definition through completion, ensuring clarity, accountability, and resultsSupport strategic planning, goal-setting, and internal operating cadenceConduct structured analysis on business, financial, and operational questionsSupport financial planning, budgeting, and performance trackingPrepare high-quality materials for internal decision-making and external stakeholdersIdentify execution gaps and design processes or systems to address themAct as a connective layer across engineering, product, and operations to ensure alignment and follow-throughQualificationsRequiredDemonstrated excellence as an operator, with a track record of owning critical initiatives and delivering results in demanding environmentsStrong foundation in economics or finance, through education or professional experienceExceptional judgment and attention to detail, particularly in high-stakes or ambiguous situationsVersatility and drive, with the ability to shift between strategic thinking and tactical executionClear, structured written and verbal communication, suitable for executive-level contextsStrong analytical skills, including comfort with models, metrics, and incomplete informationAbility to work in-person in downtown Palo Alto for the duration of the internshipNice to HavePrior experience in investment banking, management consulting, venture capital, private equity, or early-stage startupsExperience working on or alongside highly technical deep-tech projects (e.g., robotics, AI/ML, infrastructure, hardware)Previous exposure to Chief of Staff, strategy, or operations rolesCandidate ExpectationsWe hire A players only.In your application, please clearly articulate:The most impactful work you have owned end-to-endExamples of operating under ambiguity and delivering resultsWhy you believe you would be effective working directly with a founding teamWe place greater weight on demonstrated capability, judgment, and execution than on titles or pedigree alone.What You’ll GetDirect partnership with Mundane’s founding teamOwnership over strategic initiatives that materially impact the companyBroad exposure to company-building at a seed-stage robotics startupA rigorous, execution-focused working environmentPerks: free merch, robots, espresso, flexible hours, sauna & cold plunge (pending).