Scale AI is seeking a highly skilled Executive Assistant based in Washington, DC to support the General Manager and VP of Engineering of Public Sector in their day to day role, plus ad-hoc support to the Public Sector LT team. This role is crucial in ensuring smooth operations and effective communication both internally and externally. This person will quickly learn each executive's working style and preferences, act autonomously or with little direction, and respond quickly when priorities change. What You’ll Do Manage complex calendars and schedules for the team, including coordinating meetings, track travel and manage requests, and prioritizing commitments with team members Book travel including flights, accommodation and transportation Manage bookings for client meals, events, and similar requests Act as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including clients, partners, and government ministries Building strong relationships with key EAs and Chiefs of Staff of priority customers Handle high-level administrative tasks such as email management, expenses, document preparation and team administration Coordinate and plan internal team events, off-site meetings, and company initiatives Manage any high priority / VIP meetings, guest visits, etc. Plan and run team social events, keeping the events varied and within set budgets Manage confidential information with utmost discretion and professionalism Qualifications 7+ years of experience as an executive assistant in a fast-paced environment, preferably in the tech or AI industry Exceptional organizational and time-management skills Strong communication skills, both written and spoken Proficiency in office productivity tools and ability to learn new software quickly Experience in building and managing relationships with high-level external stakeholders, including government officials Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities with multiple stakeholders involved Comp
Software Engineering Manager, Public Sector
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Scale AI’s Public Sector business is growing quickly as government agencies adopt AI to support critical national security, defense, and public sector missions. We’re looking for a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead a team of software engineers building core products and infrastructure for these customers. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in technical environments, enjoys managing teams while staying close to the code, and wants to work on meaningful problems that impact real world operations across the U.S. government. You’ll play a critical role in delivering backend systems, distributed platforms, and ML tooling used by our public sector partners—all while helping your team grow and execute. You’ll split your time between technical planning and execution (50%) and people management and team development (50%) , leading a team of 6-8 engineers. You’ll work cross-functionally
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