What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Manager position at RobCo?
About the Role at RobCo
At RobCo, we don’t just build robots, we are redefining the relationship between hardware and AI. Our end-to-end solutions seamlessly combine advanced, scalable industrial hardware with a central software suite powered by Physical AI to make manufacturing truly autonomous, efficient, and scalable. By delivering field-ready robotic solutions that just work, we empower industrial companies to automate without complexity and successfully solve the global labor shortage.
With locations in Munich and Austin, and backed by leading global investors such as Lightspeed, Lingotto Innovation, and Sequoia, we are redefining Autonomous Industrial Robotics.
In this key role, you will act as the operational heartbeat and cultural anchor of our Austin office. By seamlessly owning workplace management, 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.
- Collaborate closely with the global People & Culture team in Austin and Munich to align company culture and support local People Team administration including supporting recruiting operations, onboarding for new hires, etc.
We're looking for someone who has:
- Several years of experience in office management or workplace operations
- 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 2020 in Munich and leads the transition toward fully Autonomous Industrial Robotics. Powered by cutting-edge Physical AI, our solutions seamlessly combine a scalable hardware architecture with intelligent software to eliminate operational complexity and solve the industrial labor shortage.
Through an innovative Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, RobCo empowers manufacturing enterprises to automate high-impact tasks while shifting heavy upfront CapEx into predictable, risk-free operating expenses. Today, our field-ready solutions safely and efficiently automate complex industrial workflows, such as machine tending, palletizing, dispensing, and welding.
RobCo is a fast-growing scale-up operating across Europe and the US, with dynamic teams in Munich, San Francisco, and Austin. Backed by premier global venture capital firms, including Lightspeed, Lingotto Innovation, and Sequoia, we offer an environment where builders, innovators, and thinkers can see the direct impact of their work every day.
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.