Executive Assistant
Fireworksai•3h ago
United StatesOnsite$140K–$180KFull-timeEntry Level0-1 yrs exp
Top focus
Account Executive
About Us
- At Fireworks, we’re building the future of generative AI infrastructure. Our platform delivers the highest-quality models with the fastest and most scalable inference in the industry. We’ve been independently benchmarked as the leader in LLM inference speed and are driving cutting-edge innovation through projects like our own function calling and multimodal models. Fireworks is a Series C company valued at $4 billion and backed by top investors including Benchmark, Sequoia, Lightspeed, Index
- Evantic. We’re an ambitious, collaborative team of builders, founded by veterans of Meta PyTorch and Google Vertex AI.
- We are looking for a highly organized, proactive
- detail-oriented Executive Assistant to support our senior leadership team. This is a high-trust, high-autonomy role for someone who operates with discretion, moves fast
- takes genuine ownership of keeping leadership effective and well-prepared. The ideal candidate is not just an organizer — they're a thoughtful partner and a trusted confidant. You'll be the connective tissue between our executives and the world around them, bringing sound judgment and a calm, professional presence to everything you do. This role may support other executives as needed.
- Main Responsibilities
- Calendar & Schedule Management: Manage complex, multi-executive schedules. Strategically prioritize and protect time in alignment with business objectives.
- Communication & Correspondence: Own the executive inbox. Triage, prioritize
- respond on their behalf — redirecting vendors and external requests with warmth and professionalism. Draft responses and correspondence as needed.
- Meeting Support: Ensure executives begin each day fully prepared: briefing notes, meeting context, open action items, and anything they need to walk in sharp. Prepare agendas and follow up on action items as needed.
- Travel Coordination: Organize domestic and international travel end-to-end: flights, accommodation, ground transport, detailed itineraries, and expense reporting.
- Confidential Support: Manage sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and integrity.
- Project Management: Support strategic projects, internal initiatives, and ad hoc research tasks. Able to pick up a thread and run with it independently.
- Liaison Role: Serve as the primary point of contact between executives and internal/external stakeholders. Build relationships and stay attuned to what's happening on the ground.
- Additional Administrative Support: Complete expense reports, handle personal tasks as needed, and support other executives as needed.
- Preferred Attributes
- Background in a fast-paced environment — finance, technology, AI, or startups preferred
- Clear, upfront communicator — comfortable navigating ambiguity with confidence and composure
- Meticulous attention to detail, especially across scheduling and travel; able to prioritize effectively in high-pressure environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; professional and warm in every context
- Strong interpersonal relationships — a natural relationship-builder who earns trust quickly across all levels of an organization
- Good judgment — knows when to act independently and when to loop in
- Tech-savvy and comfortable with modern productivity tools
- Familiarity with AI tools or workflow automation — able to help build and maintain systems that reduce manual lift
- Total compensation for this role also includes meaningful equity in a fast-growing startup, along with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Base salary is determined by a range of factors including individual qualifications, experience, skills, interview performance, market data
- work location. The listed salary range is intended as a guideline and may be adjusted.
- Base Pay Range (Plus Equity)
- $140,000 — $180,000 USD
- Why Fireworks AI?
- Solve Hard Problems: Tackle challenges at the forefront of AI infrastructure, from low-latency inference to scalable model serving.
- Build What’s Next: Work with bleeding-edge technology that impacts how businesses and developers harness AI globally.
- Ownership & Impact: Join a fast-growing, passionate team where your work directly shapes the future of AI—no bureaucracy, just results.
- Learn from the Best: Collaborate with world-class engineers and AI researchers who thrive on curiosity and innovation.
- Fireworks AI is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all innovators.
Required skills
Project ManagementCalendar ManagementTravel CoordinationCommunicationConfidentiality