Business Operations Assistant

Business Operations Assistant

nEye.ai, a well-funded optical switch startup, is poised to revolutionize the future of data centers. nEye's MEMS-based silicon photonics optical circuit switches (OCS) eliminate critical bottlenecks in AI processing by enabling direct optical connections among thousands of GPUs and memory units. The company's OCS is an ultra-low power consumption, high radix, compact chip-scale design, offering hyperscale data centers enhanced performance, efficiency, and scalability.

We're looking for a high-potential, early-career individual to join us as a part-time Business Operations Assistant at our Santa Clara location.

This is not a traditional receptionist or administrative role. While you'll help create a welcoming and professional office environment, you'll also work closely with our Executive Business Partner and leadership team to support day-to-day business operations.

This role is ideal for a student or recent graduate who is curious about how a startup operates behind the scenes and wants hands-on exposure to business, finance, and operations in a fast-paced deep tech company.

Office & Front-of-House Support

• Greet and host visitors, candidates, and partners
• Help maintain a professional, organized, and welcoming office environment
• Coordinate deliveries, mail, and office logistics

Business & Operational Support

• Support the Executive Business Partner and/or VP, Business & Legal with day-to-day tasks
• Assist with scheduling, coordination, and light project support
• Help organize internal documents, trackers, and workflows

Finance & Administrative Exposure

• Assist with quote to delivery process and vendor coordination
• Support data entry and inventory tracking
• Help maintain basic operational records

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a university program or directly relevant work experience
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Reliable, proactive, and eager to learn
• Comfortable interacting with a wide range of people (from candidates to executives)
• Ability to lift and transport 25lbs unassisted
• Interest in business operations, finance, or startups
• Basic proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar)

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to QuickBooks or basic finance/accounting concepts
• Previous internship or campus job experience

$30 - $35 an hour. Starting salary and title will depend on, and be commensurate with, relevant industry experience, skills, training, education, market demands, and the ultimate job duties and requirements.

nEye.ai is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.