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

Burke+Co•San Francisco, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

BURKE+CO.'s client, a high-growth technology startup building a purpose-driven AI platform, is seeking a polished and adaptable Executive Assistant to support its CTO and help support its growing San Francisco team. The role partners closely with a senior technical leader and requires exceptional emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and a proactive, team-oriented approach. The Executive Assistant will navigate competing priorities, manage complex executive needs, and provide thoughtful support in a fast-paced, evolving environment. The position also provides occasional support to members of the CTO's leadership team, coordinates engineering-wide events and team gatherings, and collaborates with administrative partners across the company's New York office. The role is onsite in San Francisco.

Requirements

5+ years of experience supporting senior executives.
Exceptional emotional intelligence and the ability to prioritize independently with minimal direction.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and sound judgment.
An adaptable, flexible mindset and willingness to pitch in beyond traditional Executive Assistant 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting senior executives in a startup, technology, and/or engineering organization.
Previous experience supporting a leader responsible for a large or growing organization.

Responsibilities

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.
Use 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 grows.