Executive Assistant to the CEO

Posted Yesterday
Hiring Remotely in New York, NY, USA
In-Office or Remote
135K-220K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
As Executive Assistant to the CEO, manage calendars, coordinate meetings, oversee travel, and ensure operational efficiency. Assist in prioritizing tasks and managing confidential information.
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About XBOW

At XBOW, we’re redefining the future of cybersecurity by building the world's first autonomous pentester, powered by AI. Today, the gold standard for securing software systems is human pentesters, but with the rise of artificial intelligence, we’re stepping up to scale offensive security to meet the ever-growing demand.

AI is transforming the landscape of both cybersecurity and cyberattacks. While millions of people without security expertise are creating software, bad actors are using AI to launch more effective attacks. XBOW fights back with AI-driven superpowers, enabling security teams to stay one step ahead.

Backed by Sequoia Capital and Altimeter, and a team that includes the creators of GitHub Copilot and GitHub Advanced Security, XBOW is not just keeping up with the times—we’re shaping the future of cybersecurity. Our mission is simple: to defeat the bad actors before they strike, using AI to revolutionize how we approach offensive security.

We’re building something that must be built, and we’re the team to do it. Join us in shaping the next frontier of autonomous security.

Your Role

As Executive Assistant to the CEO, you will be responsible for creating the time, space, and focus required for the CEO to operate at maximum effectiveness.

This role is far more than calendar management. You will serve as a trusted partner who anticipates needs, removes friction, manages competing priorities, and ensures the CEO is spending time on the highest-value activities.

You will operate at the center of a fast-moving organization, coordinating across leadership, investors, customers, candidates, and external stakeholders. Success in this role requires exceptional organization, discretion, judgment, and attention to detail.

You thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy solving problems before they become problems, and take pride in creating order from complexity.

What You'll Do
  • Own and manage the CEO’s calendar, ensuring time is allocated effectively against company priorities

  • Coordinate internal and external meetings, including leadership meetings, customer meetings, investor meetings, and board-related activities

  • Manage complex travel planning, logistics, and itineraries

  • Act as a gatekeeper and facilitator, helping prioritize inbound requests and communications

  • Prepare meeting agendas, briefing materials, notes, and follow-up actions

  • Track action items and ensure important commitments are executed on time

  • Coordinate leadership offsites, team events, and executive meetings

  • Build and maintain systems that improve organization, communication, and operational efficiency

  • Manage sensitive and confidential information with absolute discretion

  • Serve as a trusted operational partner to the CEO and leadership team

  • Leverage AI and automation tools to improve productivity, organization, and workflow management

Who You Are
  • 5+ years supporting founders, CEOs, executives, or senior leadership teams

  • Exceptional organizational and project management skills

  • Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities

  • Strong judgment and ability to prioritize effectively in fast-moving environments

  • Experience managing complex calendars, travel, and executive communications

  • Ability to operate independently with minimal oversight

  • High level of professionalism, discretion, and trustworthiness

  • Strong attention to detail and follow-through

  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities

  • Demonstrated ability to leverage technology, AI, and automation tools to improve productivity

Bonus if you have
  • Experience supporting founders or executives at venture-backed startups

  • Experience in cybersecurity, AI, SaaS, developer tools, or technology companies

  • Experience coordinating board meetings and investor communications

  • Exposure to international travel coordination and global business operations

  • Experience working in remote-first organizations

  • Familiarity with tools such as Notion, Google Workspace, Slack, ChatGPT, and other AI productivity platforms

  • Located on the East Coast (preferably in New York City), with the ability to start work early in the day to cover EMEA timezones.

What We Offer:
  • Compensation & Equity: Competitive salary and equity package, making you an integral part of XBOW’s growth story.

  • Career Growth: Significant opportunities to progress within the company and shape your career trajectory as we scale.

  • Meaningful Work: You’ll directly impact XBOW’s mission to revolutionize cybersecurity and protect organizations worldwide.

What Else You Should Know
  • Location: USA Remote

  • Contract: Full-time

  • Hiring Process:

    • Introduction with TA screen

    • Interview with Head of Talent

    • Role Related Interviews

    • Final Interview with CEO & Founder

At XBOW, we leverage AI every day, it's embedded in our product and our sales approach. But for this role, we’re seeking someone who brings genuine curiosity, empathy, and persistence. If that's you, we'd love to connect.

Skills Required

  • 5+ years supporting founders, CEOs, executives, or senior leadership teams
  • Exceptional organizational and project management skills
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities
  • Experience managing complex calendars, travel, and executive communications
  • Ability to operate independently with minimal oversight
  • High level of professionalism, discretion, and trustworthiness
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities
  • Demonstrated ability to leverage technology, AI, and automation tools to improve productivity
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The Company
HQ: Seattle, Washington
86 Employees
Year Founded: 2024

What We Do

XBOW brings AI to offensive security, augmenting the work of bug hunters and security researchers. It autonomously finds, exploits and reports vulnerabilities in web applications. It is the first product that passes 75% of web security benchmarks with zero human intervention.

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