Business Operations Assistant

nEye.ai • Santa Clara, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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)

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Greet and host visitors, candidates, and partners
• Help maintain a professional, organized, and welcoming office environment
• Coordinate deliveries, mail, and office logistics
• 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
• Assist with Quote to Delivery process and vendor coordination
• Support data entry and inventory tracking
• Help maintain basic operational records

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed