Executive Assistant & Office Manager at Causal Labs (San Francisco, CA)
Causal Labs· San Francisco, CA·
Role details
Job description
Our mission is general causal intelligence; AI that is capable of (1) predicting the future and (2) identifying the actions to alter it.
To achieve this breakthrough, we are building a Large Physics foundation Model (LPM) because physical systems, unlike text or images, are governed by verifiable cause and effect. We believe that scaling on physics will enable an understanding of causality required to predict and control physical systems, starting with weather.
Our founding team has built and deployed AI against the physical world in robotics, drug discovery, and particle physics at institutions like DeepMind, Waymo, Cruise, Insitro, Nabla Bio, and CERN.
We're looking for an exceptional operator to be the backbone of a fast-growing team. As one of our earliest operations hires, you'll keep our founders focused on the mission and our office running so smoothly that no one has to think about it. Your mission is to remove friction everywhere by anticipating what the team needs before it asks, and making it happen.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-leverage support to our founders: own their calendars, travel, and scheduling, and protect their time for what matters most
- Run the office and workplace end to end — space, supplies, meals, and vendors — creating an environment where the team does its best work
- Own team logistics and culture: coordinate onboarding, team events, and offsites that bring a fast-growing team together
- Build the operational systems and processes that let the company scale smoothly as we grow
- Be the person who makes things happen — spotting what's needed and handling it before it becomes a problem
What we're looking for
We value a relentless approach to problem-solving, rapid execution, and the ability to quickly learn in unfamiliar domains.
- Experience as an executive assistant, office manager, or in a similar operations role, ideally in a fast-paced or high-growth environment
- Exceptional organization and attention to detail, with the ability to juggle many priorities at once
- Strong judgment and discretion in handling sensitive information and competing demands
- A proactive, resourceful, get-it-done attitude — no task too big or too small
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Why work at Causal Labs
- Mission‑driven challenge: Work on “civilizationally important” problems – general causal intelligence that could transform weather forecasting and climate adaptation.
- Research lab culture: Small, high‑autonomy team (7 people) with a flat structure; strong emphasis on experimentation and real‑world feedback loops.
- Safety emphasis: Join a team that prioritizes safety from day one, operating with principles used in autonomous vehicle deployment.
- Location & flexibility: Headquarters in San Francisco, California; hybrid/remote policy not explicitly stated but likely flexible for a small research lab.
- Perks: Opportunity to lead foundational model development from near‑zero stage; equity in a well‑funded seed‑stage startup backed by top‑tier investors.