Executive Assistant, Engineering Leadership at Atomic Machines

About The Role:

What You'll Do:

As an Executive Assistant, you will serve as a trusted partner supporting senior engineering leaders by managing day-to-day operations and ensuring their time and priorities are aligned with the highest-impact work.

• Proactively manage the schedules, priorities, and incoming requests of Sr. Director-level and above engineering leaders, exercising strong judgment to protect their time and focus.
• Coordinate all calendar scheduling, travel arrangements, and related logistics.
• Serve as a liaison between engineering leadership, internal teams, and external partners to ensure clear and timely communication.
• Represent engineering leaders in meetings and communications, acting with professionalism, sound judgment, and a deep understanding of their priorities.
• Draft, proofread, and send communications on behalf of engineering leaders, maintaining their voice and a high standard of professionalism.
• Prepare and organize documents, presentations, and materials for engineering leadership meetings and key initiatives, including technical program reviews and cross-functional planning sessions.
• Support engineering leaders on special projects, coordinating across engineering and other teams and tracking progress against deadlines.
• Track, reconcile, and submit expense reports accurately and on time.
• Plan and execute team offsites, engineering leadership 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:

• 7+ years of Executive Assistant experience with direct experience supporting Sr. Director-level and above engineering leadership. 
• Demonstrated comfort operating in an engineering organization. Familiarity with engineering workflows, terminology, and cadences (e.g., program reviews, sprint planning, hardware/software development cycles) is a strong plus.
• Polished presence and professional demeanor, you represent the engineering leadership 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 engineering executives, partners, and peers.
• Comfortable working in fastpaced, hyper growth environments.
• Proficient in Google Workspace and comfortable picking up new tools quickly.
• Bachelor's degree required.