Operations Associate

About Parametric

Parametric builds autonomous physical businesses powered by robots. We're starting with a laundromat, designed from the ground up for autonomy. Dirty laundry in, folded clean laundry out. Rather than retrofit human workflows with robots, we redesign processes with robots as first class citizens. We're a team of 6 in San Francisco, working across hardware, AI, and real-world operations. This is one of our first ops hires.

The Role

We're looking for an Operations Associate to execute on physical and logistical work that keeps Parametric running and growing. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role working closely with the CEO. You'll be scouting spaces, setting up equipment, helping support recruiting, managing the office, and solving whatever problems are blocking progress that week.

What You'll Work On

Physical Operations & Projects

This is the core of the role. We're actively building out physical spaces (think: a demo laundromat). You'll help drive these projects from a rough brief to a finished, functioning space.

• Scout and secure location(s), negotiate short-term leases, and coordinate permitting
• Manage buildout projects end-to-end: research gear, hire contractors, oversee setup, handle ongoing logistics
• Own day-to-day lab and office operations: supplies, equipment, space upkeep

Recruiting Support

We're hiring across several roles and need help keeping the pipeline moving.

• Source candidates and manage outreach
• Schedule interviews and coordinate across the team
• Keep our ATS organized and help coordinate offers

Office Management & Executive Support

• Run the office: manage supplies, keep the space organized, and handle day-to-day needs so the team can focus on building
• Provide executive support to the founders: scheduling, travel booking, expense tracking, and inbox triage as needed
• Onboard new hires and make sure they have everything they need on day one

General Ops

• Equipment procurement and vendor management
• Mail, errands, and miscellaneous logistics
• Light bookkeeping coordination with our accountant

Who We're Looking For

You're based in San Francisco and available for in-person work most days. Beyond that, we care less about your resume and more about how you operate. You're a good fit if:

• You've done something like: organized a large event with no playbook, set up a physical space from scratch, or run operations at a small company where you had to figure out every step yourself
• You take a vague ask and come back with it done, not with a list of questions
• You're organized, reliable, and don't need external validation to stay motivated
• You're early in your career and want to trade a predictable path for outsized responsibility at a tiny company

Prior startup experience is a plus, but not required.