Executive Assistant to CTO – AI Startup (Onsite)

Job overview

The Executive Assistant to the CTO – AI Startup works onsite in San Francisco, CA. Base salary is $150,000–$170,000 per year, plus bonus, equity, and benefits. The role supports the CTO and the growing San Francisco team at a high-growth technology startup building a purpose-driven AI platform. The assistant manages executive priorities and coordination so the CTO can focus on leadership and technical work. The role also supports engineering-team connection and culture through event coordination and collaboration with administrative partners, including those in the New York office.

What you'll do

• Manage the CTO's complex calendar, meetings, and travel planning
• balance internal meetings, external commitments, and changing business needs
• use judgment and emotional intelligence with sensitive matters and stakeholder relationships
• anticipate needs and streamline workflows
• occasionally support the CTO's leadership team
• coordinate engineering-wide events and team gatherings
• collaborate with administrative partners in the New York office
• help foster a welcoming and collaborative San Francisco team environment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

executive assistant

cto support

ai startup

technology

engineering team

calendar management

travel planning

executive support

onsite

san francisco ca

$150k–$170k

bonus

equity

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Bonus, equity, and benefits are listed in addition to base salary
• specific benefits are not detailed.

Why this role

Requires 5+ years supporting senior executives, ideally in startups, technology, or engineering; experience supporting a leader responsible for a large or growing organization is sought. The posting lists bonus, equity, and benefits in addition to base salary.

About the employer

BURKE+CO is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.