Facilities & Office Manager

New York, United States
Full-time
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About the role

About Ultra

Ultra builds industrial AI robots that are working in the real world today. Our robots automate mission-critical warehouse labor end-to-end, starting with e-commerce order packaging. We deploy fast, learn from real production data, and iterate aggressively. We already have a quickly growing number of revenue-generating robots operating in U.S. warehouses, and are now scaling towards thousands of deployments over the next few years. Our mission is simple: build the world's most useful and deployable robot.

WARNING: Robotics is not for the faint of heart. There are no silver bullets here. It is tiresome, unglamorous, and at times brutal work. The only way out is through, and the only way through is treacherous and unknown. Success will require teamwork - so we are building a world-class team to tackle some of the most exciting problems out there. We hope you join us.

About the Role

We’re looking for someone to own Ultra’s physical workplace, from facilities and everyday office operations to the buildout and move into our new office. You’ll report to our Chief Business Officer, and make sure the team has a reliable, welcoming and well-organized place to work as our needs change.

Your first major project will be our January/February office move. You’ll coordinate the design and buildout, manage vendors and dependencies, and make sure the space is ready for the team. Alongside that project, you’ll keep day-to-day office needs running smoothly and build simple systems that prevent recurring problems.

As Ultra grows, you’ll plan ahead for changing space needs, support our lab and factory teams on shared facilities, and help establish future offices when expansion plans are approved.

Location: This is a on-site role based in New York City.

What You’ll Own

  • Office buildout and move : Translate team needs into a practical space plan, coordinate designers and contractors, track schedules and spend, surface decisions early, and follow through on move-in readiness.
  • Facilities : Manage maintenance, cleaning, workplace vendors and the building relationship. Keep spaces organized and adapt layouts as needs change.
  • Workplace IT : Handle first-line troubleshooting and coordinate with vendors and internal experts on connectivity, equipment and meeting-room issues.
  • Office experience : Keep the kitchen stocked, coordinate visitors, and organize workplace activities that make the office enjoyable.
  • Operating routines : Make requests, purchasing, replenishment, maintenance and vendor follow-through dependable.
  • Shared spaces : Partner with lab and factory teams on facilities, organization and vendor needs, working with the owners of specialized equipment and operations.
  • Future offices : Plan workplace capacity and help establish workspace, suppliers and local services as Ultra expands.

What You Bring

  • Experience personally delivering an office move, buildout or comparable physical-space project.
  • The ability to manage projects and everyday office operations together, prioritize urgent problems and finish work without repeated reminders.
  • Practical troubleshooting judgment: handle straightforward issues, recognize when specialist help is needed, and own resolution.
  • Strong vendor and budget discipline, including comparing quotes, tracking commitments and raising changes early.
  • A service-minded approach to employees and visitors, with attention to hospitality, cleanliness, organization and clear communication.

Helpful Expirience

  • Supporting a growing startup or an office alongside hardware, lab or manufacturing work.
  • Coordinating office design, furniture procurement, workplace connectivity and access systems.
  • Building lightweight systems that reduce repetitive administrative work.

Expected Compensation

$120,000 - $150,000/annual salary + equity + benefits

This compensation range may be inclusive of several career levels at Ultra and will be narrowed during the interview process based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. Adjustments outside of this range may be considered for candidates whose qualifications significantly differ from those outlined in the job description.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

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Job details

Location

New York, United States

Experience

5+ years

Company

NameUltra
IndustryManufacturing and Robotics
Team Size4

Funding

Total raised

$3.8M

Last stage

Seed

Investors

Y Combinator
Pioneer Fund
Great Wave Ventures
NNextView Ventures
Rebel Fund

Founders

Chetan Parthiban

Chetan Parthiban

Co-founder & Chief Scientist

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Jon Miller Schwartz

Jon Miller Schwartz

Co-founder & CEO

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Oliver Ortlieb

Oliver Ortlieb

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Max Friefeld

Max Friefeld

Co-founder & COO

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What happens next.

No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.

01

Confirm the fit

A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.

02

I pitch you to the company

I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.

03

A meeting lands on your calendar

If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.