Executive Assistant to the CEO

Socket; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech industry is seeking a high-performing Executive Assistant to support their CEO. This remote role requires exceptional organizational skills and experience in managing complex schedules. The ideal candidate will be proactive, resourceful, and adept at handling multiple priorities. Join a dynamic team focused on transforming software security and supporting a visionary leader.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant.
• Supporting C-suite executives for at least 2 years in the SaaS/technology industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the CEO.
• Coordinate complex scheduling across multiple time zones.
• Build trust and strong relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Proactivity

Tools

Google Workspace

Slack

Video Conferencing

Job description

Who We Are

Socket's mission is to help developers and security teams ship faster and spend less time on security busywork. Thousands of organizations use Socket to safely discover, audit, and manage their open source code. Our customers – from Figma to Vercel – love Socket (just read their tweets to see for yourself!).

The company was founded by Feross Aboukhadijeh, who has worked in open source software for 10+ years, creating software that receives over a billion downloads per month. We have raised $65M in funding from top angel investors, operators, and security leaders in the industry.

About The Role

We’re seeking a high-performing Executive Assistant to support our Founder & CEO, Feross Aboukhadijeh. In this role, you’ll be a force multiplier — helping Feross stay focused on scaling a company that’s transforming how organizations secure their software supply chains. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining priorities, removing obstacles, and creating space for Feross to advance the business.

This role is remote and requires residency in San Francisco, CA, with occasional travel as needed.

What You’ll Do

1. Provide comprehensive administrative support to the CEO, managing their calendar, communications, and daily operations.
2. Coordinate complex scheduling across multiple time zones with internal teams, investors, customers, and partners.
3. Build trust and strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
4. Arrange domestic and international business travel, including detailed itineraries and documentation.
5. Coordinate board meetings, executive sessions, and all-hands events with full logistics support.
6. Track strategic initiatives, manage special projects, and ensure timely follow-up on action items.
7. Facilitate communication between the CEO and key stakeholders, including investors, board members, and the executive team.
8. Assist with occasional personal tasks and logistics to help the CEO stay organized, including coordinating personal appointments, travel, and key communications.
9. Anticipate needs and proactively remove obstacles to keep high-priority initiatives moving.
10. Support corporate events, conferences, and speaking engagements from conception to execution.

What You’ll Bring

1. 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, supporting C-suite executives for at least 2 years in the SaaS/technology industry.
2. Proven experience with complex calendar management and stakeholder coordination.
3. Expert proficiency in Google Workspace, Slack, and video conferencing platforms.
4. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt and handle changing priorities.
5. A proactive attitude — you identify problems early, make decisions, and act without waiting for instructions.
6. Highly organized, resourceful, and always thinking ahead to keep priorities on track.

At Socket, we

• Pursue Excellence: We deliver work of exceptional quality and distinction.
• Move with urgency and focus: We prioritize swift, decisive action.
• Think rigorously: We value reasoning from first principles, alternative perspectives, and constructive discussions.
• Trust and amplify: We assume good intent, give specific feedback, and support each other's growth.
• Feel a strong sense of ownership: We take responsibility for our work and are non-territorial regarding our domains.
• Are customer obsessed: We relentlessly prioritize our customers' needs and aim to exceed expectations.