Executive Assistant
Decagon is hiring an Executive Assistant in San Francisco, United States. It pays $120k-$150k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Decagon.
Level's read on this job
- Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include AI agents, calendar management and travel planning.
- Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
- Level lists 133 other open roles at Decagon.
AI in this role
Executive Assistant needed to provide comprehensive scheduling, travel, and operational support to C-level leaders in an office-based AI company.
About Decagon
Decagon is the leading conversational AI platform empowering every brand to deliver concierge customer experiences.
Our technology enables industry-defining enterprises like Avis Budget Group, Block’s Cash App and Square, Chime, Oura Health, and Hunter Douglas to deploy AI agents that power personalized, deeply satisfying interactions across voice, chat, email, SMS, and every other channel.
We’re building a future where customer experiences are being redefined from support tickets and hold music to faster resolutions, richer conversations, and deeper relationships. We’re proud to be backed by world-class investors who share that vision, including a16z, Accel, Bain Capital Ventures, Coatue, and Index Ventures, along with many others.
We’re an in-office company, driven by a shared commitment to excellence and velocity. Our values — Just Get It Done, Invent What Customers Want, Winner’s Mindset, and The Polymath Principle — shape how we work and grow as a team.
About the Role
We’re looking for a proactive and highly organized Executive Assistant to support several leaders on the executive team. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role where you’ll manage complex calendars, coordinate travel, plan events, act as a liaison for internal teams, and provide personal assistance as needed.
We need a sharp, dependable partner who can anticipate needs, maintain alignment on what matters most, and ensure information flows seamlessly across the organization.
In this role, you will
Manage complex calendars, prioritize meetings across competing requests, and keep schedules running smoothly
Handle travel and event logistics end-to-end, including last-minute changes and plans
Act as a central point of contact, keeping communication moving and organized
Support preparation for meetings, take notes, and track follow-ups and action items
Support personal logistics and requests
Help support team culture through onboarding, events, and day-to-day coordination
Track and manage team budgets and financial reporting
Your background looks something like this
Have 2+ years of Executive Assistant experience supporting C-level leaders or founders (ideally in a fast paced start-up environment)
Excel at managing complex calendars, travel, and competing priorities with precision
Are proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented, always thinking two steps ahead
Communicate effectively, concise when needed, detailed when necessary
Thrive in a fast-moving, high-growth environment where flexibility is essential
Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Anticipating needs before they arise
Has a “no job is too small” attitude and takes on challenges with enthusiasm
Benefits
We proudly offer the following benefits for our full-time employees:
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family
Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
Retirement Plan (e.g., 401K, pension)
Parental Leave
Fertility and family building benefits through Carrot
Monthly stipend to support your wellness, lifestyle, and work-life balance
Daily lunches and snacks in the office to keep you at your best
Take what you need vacation policy (subject to local requirements; UK employees receive 25 days of statutory leave)
These benefits are described in more detail in Decagon’s policies, may vary by location, and can change at any time according to applicable compensation and benefits plans.
How we rate this
Executive Assistant at Decagon rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.
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Skills and AI tools this role asks for
Questions you could be asked
- How do you decide when an AI agent can act on its own versus asking for approval first?
- Tell me about a project where calendar management was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where travel planning was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where executive support was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where event planning was part of your work. What did you do?
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- List these exact terms on your resume: AI agents, Calendar Management, Travel Planning, Executive Support, and Event Planning. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
- Attach one line of real, concrete experience to at least one of them. A tool named with nothing behind it rarely survives a human read.
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