Executive Assistant to CTO - AI Startup - San Francisco (Onsite)

BURKE+CO.

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THE GIST:

Our client, a high-growth tech startup building a purpose-driven AI platform, is seeking a highly polished & adaptable Executive Assistant to support their CTO. This is an exciting opportunity to partner with a senior technical leader, while also helping to support their growing San Francisco team. The ideal candidate brings exceptional emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and a proactive, team-oriented approach. You'll be trusted to navigate competing priorities, manage complex executive needs, and provide thoughtful support in a fast-paced, evolving environment!

THE NITTY GRITTY:

• Provide high-level executive support to the CTO, including complex calendar management, meeting coordination, and travel planning.
• Proactively manage competing priorities, balancing internal meetings, external commitments, and shifting business needs.
• Exercise strong judgment and emotional intelligence when navigating sensitive matters and stakeholder relationships.
• Partner with the CTO to anticipate needs, streamline workflows, and keep priorities moving forward.
• Provide occasional support to members of the CTO's leadership team as needed.
• Coordinate engineering-wide events, team gatherings, and other initiatives that strengthen team connection and culture.
• Collaborate with administrative partners across the company's New York office, sharing best practices and coordinating support when needed.
• Help foster a welcoming, positive, and collaborative environment as the San Francisco team continues to grow.

THE ESSENTIALS:

• 5+ years of experience supporting senior executives, ideally within the startup space, technology, and/or engineering organizations
• Previous experience supporting a leader responsible for a large or growing organization.
• Exceptional emotional intelligence and the ability to prioritize independently with minimal direction.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and sound judgment.
• Adaptable, flexible mindset and willingness to pitch in beyond traditional EA responsibilities when needed.
• A positive, approachable presence with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment where priorities and needs can evolve quickly.

THE CHERRY ON TOP:

• Gain a front-row seat to how a company grows, makes decisions, and operates at a senior level
• Join a company during their exciting upwards trajectory!

LOCATION: San Francisco, CA (Onsite)

COMPENSATION: $150k-170k base salary + bonus + equity + benefits (exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, and expertise)

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*Compensation is aligned with experience, level, and role scope. Most offers fall within the mid-range, with the top of the band generally reserved for candidates with extensive, directly relevant backgrounds. Leveling is determined during the interview process