Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
This Executive Assistant role is featured because it sits close to the operating cadence of a mature, product led SaaS security business running at significant scale. Supporting senior Product and Engineering leaders in an AI native cybersecurity platform exposes how high impact SaaS organizations coordinate decision making across distributed teams, time zones, and complex stakeholder sets.
For SaaS career progression, the most durable value here is learning how execution actually happens behind the roadmap. The remit touches operational rhythms that are common in scaled SaaS environments, including leadership offsites, promotion and review cycles, and cross functional alignment. Experience translating ambiguous inputs into workable plans, while protecting confidentiality, is broadly transferable across SaaS companies where speed of coordination can be as important as product output.
This role fits someone who prefers structured ownership over task taking and is comfortable acting as a representative for senior leaders. It will suit an experienced EA who enjoys multi thread scheduling, project follow through, and relationship management across technical and non technical groups. The hybrid setup also signals a preference for professionals who can switch between in office coordination and independent execution without losing momentum.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We’re also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.
About the Role:
We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Executive Assistant. This EA will be aligned to one or more of our global Product & Engineering team and capable of providing strategic and operational support to multiple corporate executives at the Director level and above.
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Executive Assistant to our Chief Product Officer within our global Product & Engineering organization. This role goes beyond traditional executive support — serving as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leadership while driving operational excellence across the organization. This EA will operate with a high degree of autonomy, navigating ambiguity with confidence and delivering solutions to complex, often undefined challenges.
This is a hybrid role based out of our offices in Sunnyvale, CA. Candidate should be comfortable visiting the office twice a week.
What You'll Need:
Demonstrates deep professional expertise, applying company policies and procedures — including complex situations — with minimal guidance
Thrives in environments of high ambiguity, where both requirements and solutions may be unclear; makes steady, independent progress without constant feedback.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills — tailors messaging to audiences at all levels of the organization, including in sensitive or complex situations.
Exercises the highest level of discretion and judgment when handling confidential, proprietary, or sensitive matters.
Strong cross-functional collaborator with a proven ability to resolve conflict, manage ambiguity, and drive alignment across teams.
Demonstrates attention to detail, holding themselves and others to a high standard of accuracy and thoroughness.
Skilled in change management, identifying resistance and partnering with leaders to implement improvements.
What You’ll Do:
Provide strategic, administrative, and light operational support to C-Level, SVP, and/or VP executives, serving as a trusted thought partner and advisor.
Plan and organize major or highly sensitive activities, managing varied resources, renegotiating commitments as needed
Own complex, multi-stage projects end-to-end
Manage complex, high-volume calendars across multiple time zones, including worldwide travel planning, scheduling, and expense reconciliation — always anticipating future needs and staying one step ahead.
Plan and execute large-scale leadership events and offsites, including venue procurement, budget tracking, and travel logistics. Domestic and international travel may be required.
Establish and maintain high-level relationships inside and outside the organization, serving as a trusted representative of senior leadership up to and including C-suite and external executives.
Proactively address executive travel needs, including security, currency, weather, and destination culture considerations to ensure productive and efficient trips.
Manage complex annual review and promotion cycles, including scheduling, deadline communication, and documentation.
Contribute to team best practices and help guide the development of peers; actively foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
Bonus Points
Previous experience with Google Drive Suite, Slack, Workday, Expensify, Confluence, and Coupa.
Prior experience providing support to senior level management - or equivalent
Experience in a high-tech, startup, or a company experiencing rapid growth
Previous experience with Product or engineering team
Cybersecurity industry knowledge
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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:
Market leader in compensation and equity awards
Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
Paid parental and adoption leaves
Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe
CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.
CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.
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CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location. The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $86,000 - $135,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.
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