About The Role At RobCo At RobCo, we develop AI-powered robotic systems that make industrial processes more autonomous, efficient, and scalable. Our Autonomous Manufacturing Platform combines modular industrial hardware with physical AI, enabling rapid deployment and continuous optimization in real production environments.

With locations in Munich, San Francisco, and Austin, and backed by leading investors such as Lightspeed, Lingotto Innovation, and Sequoia, we are working to redefine industrial automation.

In this key role, you will act as the operational heartbeat and cultural anchor of our Austin office. By seamlessly balancing workplace management with essential people operations, you will ensure a highly productive environment for our local team while championing an exceptional candidate and employee experience.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day office operations to ensure a welcoming, safe, and highly organized work environment at our Austin location.
• Support workplace expansion and footprint optimization by assisting with office space searches, evaluating alternative workplace options, and coordinating subleasing administration for existing spaces.
• Act as the primary point of contact for office vendors, landlords, maintenance, and external service providers.
• Oversee inventory management for office supplies, kitchen provisions, and company merchandise.
• Lead the planning and execution of team events, celebrations, and regular cultural activities to keep the team connected and engaged.
• Support recruiting operations by scheduling onsite interviews, escorting candidates through the office, and providing an amazing candidate experience overall.
• Manage onboarding for new employees, including executing pre-day 1 communications, facilitating Day 1 overviews, and coordinating travel logistics.
• Collaborate closely with the global People & Culture team in Austin and Munich to align company culture and support local People Team administration.

We're looking for someone who has:

• Several years of experience in office management, workplace operations, or a people operations coordination role.
• Onsite Commitment: Ability and enthusiasm to work onsite in our Austin office 5 days a week.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with a sharp eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Culture-aligned mindset (e.g., "Play To Win", "Listen & Speak Up", "Get It Live").

Why join RobCo?

• Develop modular, software-defined robotics solutions with us that set new standards in automation.
• Help us build robots equipped with state-of-the-art AI that perceive their environment, analyze data, and make intelligent decisions in real time.
• As part of a very dynamic and fast-growing scale-up, you will take on responsibility from day one, drive your own projects, and see the direct impact of your work.
• Flat hierarchies, open communication, and regular 360° feedback enable fast decisions and support your professional and personal development.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus a 401(k) plan.
• Unlimited paid time off incl. major holidays.
• Company-sponsored onboarding and team offsites in Germany.

About RobCo RobCo was founded in late 2020 in Munich and develops AI-powered robotic systems that bring learning and autonomy to industrial processes. The Autonomous Manufacturing Platform combines modular industrial hardware with a software architecture for physical AI, enabling rapid implementation, continuous optimization, and application-specific performance.

Through a Robotics-as-a-Service model, RobCo helps industrial companies automate manual tasks while reducing operational complexity and risk. The company covers a wide range of industrial applications, including machine tending, palletizing, dispensing, and welding.

RobCo operates in Europe and the USA, with locations in Munich, San Francisco, and Austin. The company is backed by leading global investors, including Lightspeed, Lingotto Innovation, and Sequoia.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. At RobCo, applicants are selected regardless of ethnic origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All decisions throughout the recruitment process are based solely on applicants’ qualifications, skills, knowledge, and experience, as well as relevant business requirements.