Office & Facility Manager

MEET ARAGO AND THE ARAGONIANS

Arago is an AI and computer hardware company whose mission is to drive the course of history forward. We do so by accelerating breakthroughs at the intersection of AI and semiconductors.

Founded in 2024 by AI researchers and physicists with deep expertise in photonics, electronics, software, mathematics, and machine learning, Arago brings together a lean team of engineers and scientists from the world’s top companies and research labs.

Composed of nine nationalities and operating from hubs in France, North America, and Israel, we believe in great science and fast achievements. Our work is guided by these core principles:

• Do great things: we deliver work we’re proud to sign our name to.
• High velocity: speed matters. We move quickly, one step at a time.
• One unit: we’re all in this together, with relationships grounded in trust, respect, and camaraderie.

Arago is backed by executives from Apple, Arm, Nvidia, Microsoft, and Hugging Face, as well as prominent US and European deeptech venture firms and exited founders.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As the Office & Facility Manager, you are the backbone of our day-to-day operations in Paris. Your mission is to ensure a clean, well-stocked, and smoothly running environment where our engineering teams can focus entirely on their work. You are the main point of contact for the building, service providers, and all logistics – from high-level vendor management to hands-on office upkeep.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Genuine Handyperson Skills: You are a true "fixer" who is comfortable using power tools and specialized equipment. Whether it's masonry, painting, or basic metalwork, you take pride in the physical quality of the workspace.
• Language: Fluent French is mandatory (for vendor/contractor relations) with Proficient English (for internal team communication).
• Proven ability to manage multiple logistical streams simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills to serve as the first point of contact for employees and external tradespeople.
• High level of autonomy and a detail-oriented approach to office standards.

NICE TO HAVE

• Previous experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical background.

RESPONSIBILITIES

OFFICE MAINTENANCE & SPACE IMPROVEMENT

• Perform active improvement work including hanging items (utilizing masonry fixings where required), painting walls or furniture, and executing minor repairs.
• Basic welding for metalwork or the creation of custom fixtures to keep the office functional and unique.
• Actively contribute to the office layout and space arrangement to optimize for team growth and collaboration.
• Supervise external cleaning agencies to ensure daily cleanliness; maintain a "pro-desk" policy.
• Responsible for office plants and general environment aesthetics.

SUPPLIES & PROCUREMENT

• Purchase and restock office consumables and groceries.
• Help teams order specific equipment and manage the full cycle of purchase requests and deliveries.
• Handle all incoming/outgoing mail, packages, and courier shipments.

PEOPLE OPS & VENDOR MANAGEMENT

• Manage administrative onboarding and offboarding.
• Organize regular team events, offsites, and internal gatherings.
• Serve as the primary contact for facility-related service providers and oversee vendor relations.

PAY AND BENEFITS

• Competitive cash compensation, with final package based on location, experience, and the pay of team members in similar positions.
• Meaningful stock option plan offered at the earliest stage of the company (included in the majority of full time offers).
• Relocation bonus and coverage of moving expenses for relocation within 20 minutes of the company’s location.
• Healthcare coverage (including family-friendly options), pension contributions, professional development support, and 25 days of PTO, in addition to public holidays.
• Ownership of a key technical domain, with significant vertical and/or horizontal growth opportunities, based on performance and individual drive.
• Reimbursement of 50% of the public transport subscription fee.
• A high-paced, multicultural (with 10 nationalities), and engineering-led environment.