Executive Assistant

SingleStore-LinkedIn•San Francisco, CA

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

About the Position: The Executive Assistant to the CEO is a trusted strategic partner who enables the CEO to operate at maximum effectiveness. This role goes beyond traditional administrative support and requires strong judgment, anticipation, and the ability to manage complexity with discretion and precision. Reporting directly to SingleStore’s CEO, you will support a broad range of responsibilities including executive calendar and travel management, internal and external communications, event coordination, and select project management. You will work closely with senior leaders, the Board, and external stakeholders, playing a critical role in the rhythm and execution of the CEO’s priorities. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, brings a builder mindset, and is motivated by impact. SingleStore delivers the cloud-native database with the speed and scale to power the world’s data-intensive applications. With a distributed SQL database that introduces simplicity to your data architecture by unifying transactions and analytics, SingleStore empowers digital leaders to deliver exceptional, real-time data experiences to their customers. SingleStore is venture-backed and headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Sunnyvale, Raleigh, Seattle, Boston, London, Lisbon, Bangalore, Dublin and Kyiv. Consistent with our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we value individuals with the ability to work on diverse teams and with a diverse range of people. To all recruitment agencies: SingleStore does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to SingleStore employees. SingleStore is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with the Company. SingleStore values individuals for their unique skills and experiences, and we’re proud to offer roles in a variety of locations across the United States. Salary is based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location, and is just one part of our total compensation and benefits package. Certain roles are also eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases and annual bonuses. For candidates residing in California, please see our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. For candidates residing in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland, please see our EEA, UK, and Swiss Recruitment Privacy Notice.

Requirements

4+ years of professional experience, ideally supporting a C-level executive.
Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity calmly and professionally.
High level of discretion and comfort handling confidential and sensitive information.
Willingness to take ownership of challenging projects and support long-term objectives.
A growth mindset with a proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented approach.
Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability and willingness to work onsite two days per week.

Responsibilities

Own and manage complex executive calendar coordination, including domestic and international travel planning.
Provide concierge-level support across all CEO commitments, engagements, and priorities.
Proactively anticipate needs by keeping the CEO informed, prepared, and aligned for upcoming days and weeks.
Manage and respond to inbound communications to the CEO’s office, ensuring timely follow-through and resolution.
Partner closely with the Chief of Staff to support Board operations, including scheduling, materials distribution, and handling sensitive documentation.
Coordinate ongoing workstreams with CEO direct reports, employees, Board members, and external partners.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with Board members, investors, and venture capital firms, including their executive teams.
Plan and support company events such as employee gatherings, quarterly executive offsites, Board meetings, and company retreats.
Collaborate with the Director of Employee Engagement on employee events, celebrations, and cultural initiatives.
Provide support for select personal commitments on behalf of the CEO, as needed.