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Remote Executive Administrative Assistant @ Autonomous Driving Technology Leader

Note: Recogni sponsors OPT, H1B, and Green Card (PERM) visa applications.

About Recogni:

Recogni’s mission is to design a vision-oriented artificial intelligence system for autonomous vehicles from the ground up. The system will deliver unprecedented inference performance through novel edge processing, allowing vehicles to see farther and make driving decisions faster than humans while consuming minimal amounts of energy. We’re looking for self-motivated team members who crave a challenge and feel energized to roll up their sleeves and help realize Recogni’s enormous potential.

Backed by Celesta Capital, Continental, Robert Bosch, GreatPoint Ventures, Toyota AI Ventures, BMW i Ventures, The Mayfield Fund, and other leading VC partners, the company is headquartered in San Jose, California with additional operations in Munich, Germany. We value having diverse teams and want you to grow as we grow—whether you’re just starting out in your career or managing a large team, you’ll be amazed at the magnitude of your impact.

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the CEO and other senior staff. This position requires the individual to exercise judgment and initiative, practice a high degree of
flexibility, operate effectively in a fast moving environment and multi-task in order to get the job done. The desired candidate will work on assignments that are sensitive in nature with high-level
contacts inside and outside the company.

Responsibilities:

Performs clerical and administrative tasks including drafting letters, memos, invoices, reports, and other documents for senior staff
Arranges travel and accommodations for executives
Receives incoming communication or memos on behalf of senior staff, reviews contents, determines importance, and summarizes and/or distributes contents to appropriate staff.
Performs office tasks including maintaining records, ordering supplies, and performing basic bookkeeping
Performs additional duties as assigned by executives. Organizing meetings, including scheduling, sending reminders, and organizing catering when necessary
Answering phone calls in a polite and professional manner
Managing the executive’s calendar, including making appointments and prioritizing the most sensitive matters

Job Requirements:

This position requires the individual to exercise judgment and initiative, practice a high degree of flexibility, operate effectively in a fast moving environment and multi-task in order to get the job done
Will require building relationships with other departments in order to accomplish tasks and achieve goals
Will work on assignments that are sensitive in nature with high-level contacts inside and outside the company. Ability to keep confidentiality is of critical importance

Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Extensive knowledge of office administration, clerical procedures, and record keeping systems
Able to type a minimum of 50 words per minute.
Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software with the ability to learn new or updated software
Extremely proficient with G-Suite
Extremely proficient with video conferencing

Education and Experience:

High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field preferred
Minimum 5 years experience as a successful administrator supporting a VP level in a complex and dynamic environment

Remote Requirements:

Reasonable workspace that includes a desk
Reliable internet access
Able to flex hours to support needs of leaders in different time zones

Reasons to consider joining Recogni:

Ground floor opportunity with the team; be part of shaping one of the most exciting new companies.
Unique opportunity for new college graduates to join a growing silicon team; to learn and work on a full life cycle of chip development - architecture, design, verification and post silicon bringup.
Learning and development opportunities from a highly diverse and talented peer group, including experts in a wide range of fields, from Artificial Intelligence & Computer Vision to Systems & Device Engineering.
Competitive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental
Perks including meals, snacks, drinks and us!
Sharp, motivated co-workers in a fun office environment
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Flexible work hours & generous PTO policy

Recogni's culture was built on the following values that are equally important to us as business:

Put people first. We only succeed when our people succeed.
Ethics and integrity always; Being open, honest, and respectful of everyone.
Think Big. Be ambitious and have audacious goals.
Aim for excellence. Quality and excellence count in everything we do.
Own it and get it done. Results matter!
Make Each Person Better together than they would be as an individual.
Embrace each others’ differences.
Embrace that there will be differences.

Recogni is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse team is better at tackling complex problems and coming up with innovative solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

A note to Recruitment Agencies: Please don’t reach out to Recogni employees or leaders about our roles - we’ve got it covered. We don’t accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Thank you for your understanding.

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