Executive Assistant to CTO & Head of Engineering
Washington, District of Columbia, 20022, USA
Listed on 2026-10-02
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Administrative/Clerical
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Executive Admin/ Personal Assistant
- We’re looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to support our CTO and Head of Engineering
- This is a highly operational role that goes well beyond calendar management
- You’ll own the day-to-day operating rhythm of the Engineering organization, ensuring leaders are prepared, priorities stay coordinated, and critical meetings, communications, and follow-ups happen seamlessly
- You’ll partner closely with senior engineering leaders and serve as a trusted point of coordination for employees, customers, candidates, and external partners
- Success in this role comes from exceptional organization, judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to keep many moving pieces aligned in a fast-growing environment
- Own complex calendar management for the CTO and Head of Engineering, balancing shifting priorities while ensuring time is allocated intentionally
- Ensure leaders are prepared for every day and every meeting by proactively managing agendas, materials, context, logistics, and follow-ups so time is used effectively and decisions move forward
- Support forward-looking calendar planning, coordinating recurring operating cadences including roadmap planning, leadership meetings, P0 reviews, Engineering All Hands, and other cross-functional forums
- Own the operational cadence of the Engineering organization, including weekly leadership meetings, monthly Show & Tells, Engineering All Hands, roadmap planning, and other recurring forums
- Support the CTO and Head of Engineering in delivering an exceptional candidate and new hire experience—from providing high-touch support for executive candidates during onsite interviews to ensuring new team members are welcomed personally during their first week
- Partner with customers and external partners to coordinate executive meetings, visits, and other engagements
- Manage executive inboxes, helping prioritize communications, triage requests, and ensure timely follow-up
- Coordinate domestic and international travel, including last-minute changes
- Continuously improve how the Engineering leadership team operates by identifying opportunities to make processes more efficient, scalable, and reliable
- Remote-first work environment. The Baseten team is welcome to work from wherever they want; fully remote, in our San Francisco office, or a mix of both. Today, our team (including our founding team) is spread across the United States, Canada, and Armenia. We provide a $1,000 stipend for you to make your home-office comfortable and productive
- Regular in-person team summits. We get together as a team three times a year to plan, workshop, and most importantly, get to know each other better
- Unlimited PTO. We ask that everyone take at least 4 weeks of vacation. And we have a company-wide break between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Full healthcare coverage. Medical, dental and vision insurance for you and your family
- Paid parental leave. 16-weeks fully paid parental leave (adoptive and non-birth parents included) and flexibility with schedules while returning to work
- Company-sponsored 401(k) for you to contribute to
- Learning and development budget. We encourage you to take classes, attend conferences, and invest in your craft and we’ll cover expenses to make it happen
Proactive, resourceful, and highly autonomous. You anticipate needs before they become problems
Comfortable working with senior leaders, customers, candidates, and external partners with professionalism and executive presence
Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex cross-functional initiatives involving many stakeholders5+ years of experience supporting senior Engineering leaders (CTO, VP Engineering, Head of Engineering, or similar) in a high-growth technology company. You understand how technical organizations operate and have experience supporting engineering operating rhythms, technical planning cycles, and fast-moving product development teams
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities without dropping details
Experience managing complex calendars, travel, executive communications, and recurring operating cadences
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with strong judgment about when and how to communicate on behalf of executives
High attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership. You take pride in creating structure, improving processes, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks
Thrives in a high-growth environment where priorities change quickly and adaptability is essential
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