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Administrative Assistant

Piston Technologies
Location
Cupertino, California, United States
Posted
10 days ago
Department
Operations
Salary
$75,000–$95,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 2+ years of experience in administrative support, office coordination, recruiting coordination, or a related role.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Clear, professional written and verbal communication.
  • Ability to manage multiple requests, prioritize effectively, and follow through reliably.
  • Comfort using Google Workspace, calendars, spreadsheets, and collaboration tools.
  • Good judgment and discretion when handling confidential employee, candidate, and business information.
Nice to have
  • Experience supporting recruiting teams or using Greenhouse or another applicant tracking system.
  • Experience coordinating multiple offices, vendors, or company equipment.
  • Experience supporting executive calendars and business travel.
  • Familiarity with expense-management tools, purchasing processes, and event coordination.
  • Experience using AI and automation tools to make routine administrative work more efficient.
What the job really is

The Administrative Assistant at Piston will support daily operations by coordinating recruiting efforts, managing office logistics, and providing administrative support to leadership. Responsibilities include scheduling interviews, maintaining office supplies, managing executive calendars, and tracking administrative tasks. The role requires adaptability as responsibilities may evolve with the company's growth.

Benefits
  • Annual base pay: $75,000–$95,000, depending on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.
  • Early-stage startup equity.
Things to weigh
  • Role involves occasional travel to other office locations.
  • Onsite work required in Cupertino, which may limit remote work flexibility.
Job score3.6/5
Benefits1/5
Freshness5/5
Career value3/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency5/5

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