Business Operations Assistant

About us

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.

Job Overview

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

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)

Exposure to QuickBooks or basic finance/accounting concepts

Previous internship or campus job experience