Executive Assistant II - San Francisco

Datadog
San Francisco, CA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates who manage complex schedules and thrive in a hybrid work environment, with experience supporting high-level executives in the tech industry.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3-7 years of executive support experience in a tech company
    — “3-7 years of experience supporting multiple leaders and high level executives”
  • Individuals who are adept at using Google Workspace for administrative tasks
    — “Tech-savvy with a strong interest in using technology to improve work efficiency”
  • Professionals who value collaboration and are comfortable with a dynamic, fast-paced environment
    — “At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds”

Things to consider

  • Confidentiality is a strict requirement, as the role handles sensitive business matters
    — “Someone with high integrity who can maintain complete confidentiality on all business matters”
  • The role is based in San Francisco, and while hybrid, in-office presence may be necessary
    — “We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience managing complex schedules and coordinating internal/external meetings
    — “Manage and maintain executive schedules, coordinate internal and external meetings”
  • Demonstrate your ability to handle multiple projects and follow-up on action items efficiently
    — “Coordinate and manage projects and follow-up on action items”
  • Showcase your communication skills through examples of preparing meeting agendas and materials
    — “Assist in the preparation of agendas and materials for meetings”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • Provide exemplary support for high level executives
Typical background
3-7 years of experience in executive support or administrative roles

Skills & requirements

Required

Executive SupportSchedulingProject CoordinationAdministrative TasksConfidentialityTime ManagementMultitasking

Preferred

Google Workspace Proficiency

Stack & domain

Executive SupportSchedulingProject ManagementAdministrative TasksGoogle WorkspaceConfidentialityTime ManagementMultitaskingCommunicationOrganizationAttention To DetailTeamworkLeadershipTechnologyBusiness Operations

About the role

Original posting from Datadog

We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant with at least 3-7 years of experience to support high level executives. The ideal candidate will be proactive, highly organized and capable of managing complex schedules and administrative tasks. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. 

At Datadog, Business Operations run the day-to-day operations for Datadog and help to keep our employees safe, happy and productive, which means every day is different. Business Operations work closely with leadership and employees to ensure that Datadog keeps scaling smoothly and remains a great place to work.

Datadog is looking for an Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment to provide exemplary support for high level executives located in New York City.This highly visible and professional position requires diligent attention to detail, impeccable time management skills, and an ability to multitask. This role reports directly to the Sr. Manager, Executive Support.

At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.

What You’ll Do:

Manage and maintain executive schedules, coordinate internal and external meetings, arrange calls, dinners, events, etc.

Coordinate and manage projects and follow-up on action items

Assist in the preparation of agendas and materials for meetings

Work with the Executive Support Team on projects related to new hires, events, office functions, socials, offsite meetings, etc

Who You Are:

3-7 years of experience supporting multiple leaders and high level executives

Tech-savvy with a strong interest in using technology to improve work efficiency

Proficient in Google Workspace

Someone with high integrity who can maintain complete confidentiality on all business matters

Even-tempered, kind and respectful; able to remain calm under pressure

Able to communicate clearly and concisely in, both verbally and in writing

Detailed-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills

A great multitasker and team player

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hyper-growth environment

Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you’re passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits and Growth: 

Generous and competitive benefits package

New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan

Continuous career development and pathing opportunities 

Product training to develop an in-depth understanding of our product and space

Best in breed onboarding

Internal mentor and buddy program cross-departmentally

Friendly and inclusive workplace culture

Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.

#LI-Hybrid

Datadog offers a competitive salary and equity package, and may include variable compensation. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Datadog offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, parental planning, and mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off, fitness reimbursements, and a discounted employee stock purchase plan.

The reasonably estimated yearly salary for this role at Datadog is:$101,000—$134,000 USD

About Datadog: 

Datadog is the leading observability and security platform for the AI era, providing businesses with unified visibility across the technology stack to manage complexity at scale. It brings applications, infrastructure, data, models, and security into one place, using AI to detect and resolve issues before they impact customers. Trusted globally by Fortune 500 companies and high-growth AI leaders, Datadog enables businesses to move faster with clarity and confidence. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center.

Equal Opportunity at Datadog:

Datadog is proud to offer equal employment opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and other characteristics protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Here are our Candidate Legal Notices for your reference. 

Datadog endeavors to make our Careers Page accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please complete this form. This form is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. 

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