Operations Lead for Frontier AI in Science (Cambridge, MA)

X4 Engineering; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Health

Vision

Dental

Life Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Unlimited Time off

401k matched

Job summary

Frontier AI for Science is seeking an Operations Manager to keep the startup running day to day in Cambridge, MA, in person, with broad ownership from day one. You’ll thrive in a small, hands-on team that values practical problem solving.

You’ll cover scheduling, payroll support, benefits admin, applications and general company administration, plus higher‑value operational work as the business scales, with a clear path to broader operations leadership.

Qualifications

• Some professional experience in operations or business administration.
• Experience in a technology company or startup is a plus.
• Strong ownership and deadline discipline; able to follow through without prompting.
• Adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity; handle tasks from admin to strategic ops.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling and team coordination.
• Payroll support and benefits administration.
• Applications, submissions and general company administration.
• Higher-value operational work as the business scales.

Skills

Operations experience

Administration

Startup experience

Ownership & deadlines

Job description

Frontier AI for Science is seeking an Operations Manager to keep the startup running day to day in Cambridge, MA, in person, with broad ownership from day one. You’ll thrive in a small, hands-on team that values practical problem solving.

You’ll cover scheduling, payroll support, benefits admin, applications and general company administration, plus higher‑value operational work as the business scales, with a clear path to broader operations leadership.