Everyone is welcome at Handshake. We know diverse teams build better products and we are committed to creating an inclusive culture built on a foundation of respect for all individuals. We strongly encourage candidates from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized or underrepresented groups to apply.

Your impact

Handshake is hiring a Senior Executive Assistant to support our CTO and Chief Data and AI Officer. This individual will partner closely with the CTO, and the Engineering Leads on everything from calendar management & scheduling to org-wide communications & initiatives to team morale & offsites.  We’re looking for you to be a strategic partner making smart decisions on our behalf, not just someone who executes on orders. This role is based in San Francisco, with the expectation of being in the office 4 days a week.

Your role

We’re excited for you to work on:

• Managing the CTO’s ever changing calendar & commitments
• Helping keep our rapidly growing Engineering organization informed & connected
• Coordinating with external partners & internal PR teams on CTO’s speaking engagements
• Driving the day-to-day administration of the organization
• Owning the details
• Planning travel, offsites, team events, & more

Your experience

• Experience supporting C-level executives overseeing 250+ person organizations
• Experience supporting executives with high cross-functional touch points
• Experience in high growth / hyper growth organizations
• Excellent written and verbal communicator
• Extremely organized & detail oriented
• You bring great positive energy to the work environment, helping keep the team up beat and thriving

Bonus areas of expertise

• Experience supporting CTOs or senior Engineering leaders
• Experience working with distributed offices & remote employees

Compensation range

• $135,000 - $150,000

For cash compensation, we set standard ranges for all U.S.-based roles based on function, level, and geographic location, benchmarked against similar stage growth companies. In order to be compliant with local legislation, as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, we share salary ranges on all job postings regardless of desired hiring location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including geographic location as well as candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.

About us

Handshake is the #1 place to launch a career with no connections, experience, or luck required. The platform connects up-and-coming talent with 750,000+ employers - from Fortune 500 companies like Google, Nike, and Target to thousands of public school districts, healthcare systems, and nonprofits. In 2022 we announced our $200M Series F funding round. This Series F fundraise and valuation of $3.5B will fuel Handshake’s next phase of growth and propel our mission to help more people start, restart, and jumpstart their careers.

When it comes to our workforce strategy, we’ve thought deeply about how work-life should look at Handshake. With our hybrid-work model, employees benefit from collaboration and shared team experiences three days per week in our vibrant offices, and enjoy the flexibility of remote work two days per week. Handshake is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in New York, London, and Berlin.

What we offer

At Handshake, we'll give you the tools to feel healthy, happy and secure.

Benefits below apply to employees in full-time positions.

• 💰 Equity and ownership in a fast-growing company.
• 🍼 16 Weeks of paid parental leave for birth giving parents & 10 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birth giving parents.
• 💝 Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision policies including LGTBQ+ Coverage. We also provide resources for Mental Health Assistance, Employee Assistance Programs and counseling support.
• 💻 Handshake offers $500/£360 home office stipend for you to spend during your first 3 months to create a productive and comfortable workspace at home.
• 📚 Generous learning & development opportunities and an annual $2,000/£1,500/€1,850 stipend for you to grow your skills and career.
• 💰 Financial coaching through Origin to help you through your financial journey.
• 🛜 Monthly internet stipend and a brand new MacBook to allow you to do your best work.