Office & Facility Manager

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:

1. Do great things: we deliver work we’re proud to sign our name to.

2. High velocity: speed matters. We move quickly, one step at a time.

3. 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.

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.

• 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.

• Previous experience in a fast-paced environment.

• Technical background.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.