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Executive Assistant to CTO (co-founder) & Head of Engineering

BasetenSan FranciscoG&A
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Salary
$160K - $180K USD
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
3 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Baseten is currently seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Chief Technology Officer and the Head of Engineering in San Francisco. This operational position suits a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in supporting technical leaders within a fast-paced technology company.

Role Overview

This position involves far more than basic scheduling, requiring an individual to own the operational rhythm of the entire engineering division. The chosen candidate will coordinate daily workflows, ensure leaders remain fully prepared for all engagements, and serve as a primary contact point for internal team members, customers, and external partners. Operating in a dynamic environment, the role demands exceptional organization and the ability to keep numerous moving pieces aligned.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain intricate calendar schedules for both the CTO and the Head of Engineering while strategically balancing competing priorities.
Prepare leaders for daily meetings by managing agendas, necessary briefing materials, context, logistics, and subsequent action items.
Facilitate forward-looking calendar planning for recurring operational rhythms, such as roadmap reviews, leadership forums, and engineering all-hands meetings.
Oversee the operational cadence of the engineering department, including monthly show-and-tell sessions and cross-functional planning cycles.
Assist with candidate interview experiences and onboard new hires warmly during their initial weeks.
Coordinate executive visits and meetings with external partners and clients.
Triage executive inboxes to prioritize communications and ensure prompt responses.
Handle domestic and international travel arrangements, including last-minute itinerary adjustments.
Enhance departmental efficiency by identifying and implementing scalable operational improvements.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of professional experience providing administrative support to senior engineering leaders like CTOs or VPs of Engineering within a high-growth technology firm.
Deep understanding of how technical organizations operate, including technical planning cycles and product development teams.
Exceptional organizational abilities to manage multiple competing priorities accurately.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills paired with sound professional judgment.
Proven capability to coordinate complex cross-functional initiatives involving diverse stakeholders.
High autonomy, resourcefulness, and a proactive approach to anticipating needs before issues arise.
Strong adaptability to thrive in rapid-growth settings where priorities shift quickly.

Skills and Tools

Complex calendar management
Executive communication and inbox triage
Domestic and international travel coordination
Cross-functional project management
Spark (as part of broader organizational context)

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary ranging from $160,000 to $180,000 USD.
Meaningful equity compensation.
Full 100% medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees and their dependents in the U.S.
Flexible paid time off policy, featuring a company-wide winter break from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day.
Paid parental leave programs.
Carrot-provided fertility and family-building stipend.
Company-facilitated 401(k) plan for U.S. personnel.
Networking and learning exposure across various machine learning startups.

About the Company

Baseten delivers mission-critical inference infrastructure for dynamic artificial intelligence organizations across the globe. By uniting applied AI research, developer tooling, and flexible infrastructure, the company helps industry leaders deploy advanced models into production environments. Baseten recently secured a Series F funding round led by Altimeter Capital, Conviction Partners, and Spark Capital.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Baseten careers page to submit an application and learn more about joining the team.

Skills and tech stack

Spark

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Executive Assistant role at Baseten?

The salary ranges between $160,000 and $180,000 USD per year, supplemented by meaningful equity.

How much experience is required for this position?

Applicants must have at least 5 years of experience supporting senior engineering leaders within high-growth technology companies.

Where is this job located?

This role is based in San Francisco, with remote work options available.

What benefits are provided to U.S. employees?

U.S. employees receive 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance for themselves and dependents, a company-facilitated 401(k), flexible PTO including a winter break, paid parental leave, and a fertility stipend.

Whom will the Executive Assistant support directly?

The role directly supports the CTO (co-founder) and the Head of Engineering.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Baseten careers page.

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