Executive Assistant

Atomic Machines

$140K — $200K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant to C-suite or senior executives in a fast-paced environment.
  • Professional demeanor and polished presence when representing the executive team.
  • Exceptional organizational and detail-oriented skills.
  • Outstanding judgment and discretion with sensitive information.
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Ability to work both cross-functionally and independently.
  • Calm under pressure with effective conflict resolution skills.
  • Resourceful with a 'no task too big or too small' attitude.
  • Natural relationship-building skills to earn trust quickly.
  • Proficient in Google Workspace and adaptable to new tools.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Proactively manage executives' schedules and incoming requests with strong judgment.
  • Coordinate travel arrangements and logistics for executives.
  • Serve as a liaison to ensure communication between executives and stakeholders.
  • Represent executives in meetings, demonstrating professionalism and sound judgment.
  • Draft and send communications on behalf of executives, maintaining their professional voice.
  • Organize documents and materials for meetings and key initiatives.
  • Support executives on special projects, ensuring coordination and progress tracking.

Benefits

  • Offers equity in the company as part of the compensation package.
  • Comprehensive benefits package included.
  • Supportive and professional workplace environment.
Full Job Description
Our offices are in Emeryville and Santa Clara, California.

About the role:

Atomic Machines is looking for a full-time Executive Assistant to support our leadership team from our Santa Clara office, five days a week. You'll be the operational backbone behind our executives - managing calendars, travel, meetings, expenses, and projects, freeing them to focus on their highest-impact work. We're looking for someone proactive, trustworthy, and hyper-organized who thrives in a fast-moving startup environment. If that's you, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll do:

As an Executive Assistant, you will serve as a trusted partner supporting senior leaders by managing day-to-day operations and ensuring their time and priorities are aligned with the highest-impact work.
  • Proactively manage executive's schedules, priorities, and incoming requests, exercising strong judgment to protect their time and focus.
  • Coordinate all calendar scheduling, travel arrangements, and related logistics.
  • Serve as a liaison between executives, internal teams, and external partners to ensure clear and timely communication.
  • Represent executives in meetings and communications, acting with professionalism, sound judgment, and a deep understanding of their priorities.
  • Draft, proofread, and send communications on behalf of executives, maintaining their voice and a high standard of professionalism.
  • Prepare and organize documents, presentations, and materials for meetings and key initiatives.
  • Support executives on special projects, coordinating across teams and tracking progress against deadlines.
  • Track, reconcile, and submit expense reports accurately and on time.
  • Plan and execute team offsites, executive events, and internal gatherings.
  • Greet and host guests, partners, and candidates, reflecting Atomic Machines' culture and professionalism.
  • Handle employee scheduling requests with a high degree of customer service, fostering a productive, inclusive, and engaging environment.
  • Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion at all times.
What you'll need:
  • 5+ years supporting multiple C-suite or senior executives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • Polished presence and professional demeanor - you represent the Executive team with care in every interaction, written or in-person.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail - you track the details without losing sight of the bigger picture.
  • Outstanding judgment and discretion - you handle sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Comfortable working cross-functionally and independently.
  • Calm and confident under pressure with the ability to manage shifting priorities and resolve conflicts proactively.
  • Resourceful problem-solver with a "no task too big or too small" mindset.
  • Natural relationship-builder who earns trust quickly with executives, partners, and peers.
  • Proficient in Google Workspace and comfortable picking up new tools quickly.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.


The compensation for this position also includes equity and benefits.

Salary Range

$140,000-$200,000 USD

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