Stock Administrator

Etched • San Jose, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Etched is building hardware for frontier intelligence. We co-design chips, racks, software, and manufacturing to deliver best-in-class throughput and latency across both prefill and decode workloads. Our first products are heavily focused on inference. Backed by hundreds of millions from top-tier investors and staffed by leading engineers, Etched is redefining the infrastructure layer for the fastest growing industry in history.

We're looking for a Stock Administrator who wants to own one of the most important functions at a rapidly scaling company. You'll be the driving force behind our equity programs, partnering with leaders across the business to support major company milestones while ensuring every employee has a world-class equity experience. If you're excited by ownership, complexity, and the opportunity to build systems that scale alongside an ambitious company, we'd love to talk.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of equity administration experience at a high-growth technology company, public company, or leading law firm.
• Experience with stock options, RSUs, ESPPs, tender offers, and other equity programs.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 718, SOX, SEC reporting, and equity taxation.
• Experience with platforms such as Carta, Rippling, AST, Shareworks, or similar.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation.
• Experience supporting an IPO or operating at a newly public company.
• Experience with international equity programs and cross-border compliance.
• A track record of building scalable equity operations and automating manual processes.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day administration of the company's global equity programs, including grants, exercises, vesting, releases, ESPP purchases, tender offers, and other equity transactions.
• Maintain accurate equity records across Carta, transfer agents, and internal systems while ensuring data integrity and operational excellence.
• Partner closely with Legal, Finance, Payroll, and People to ensure equity transactions are accurately reflected in payroll, accounting, tax reporting, and SEC filings.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including ASC 718 stock-based compensation accounting and audit requests.
• Ensure compliance with applicable securities laws, tax regulations, SOX controls, and company equity policies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions regarding equity awards, vesting, taxation, and liquidity events.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, including transfer agents and equity administration providers.
• Continuously improve equity operations by building scalable processes, automating manual workflows, and strengthening internal controls as the company grows.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision packages with generous premium coverage
• $500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits
• Housing subsidy of $2k per month for those living within walking distance of the office
• Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row)
• Various wellness benefits covering fitness, mental health, and more
• Daily lunch and dinner in our office
• Unlimited compute budget subject to ROI justification

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level