Saronic Technologies · 13 hours ago
Receptionist
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expSaronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms. The Receptionist is the first point of contact for employees, candidates, customers, and vendors, providing essential front-desk coverage and support to ensure a welcoming office environment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingMarine TechnologyMilitarySecurity
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Greet and check in visitors, candidates, and vendors; ensure a professional, hospitality-forward experience
Manage lobby readiness (cleanliness, signage, supplies, and overall appearance)
Answer and route inquiries via phone, email, and Slack; respond or triage requests appropriately
Own the visitor management process (pre-registration, ID verification as required, badge issuance, NDA or visitor paperwork if applicable)
Coordinate with Security on access, escort requirements, restricted areas, and incident escalation
Maintain visitor logs and ensure compliance with onsite security protocols
Support Workplace with day-to-day office needs (basic supplies restock, conference room readiness, signage updates)
Assist with onboarding and offboarding logistics (badges, basic orientation directions, workspace readiness coordination)
Support meeting and event set-up coordination (basic furniture moves, catering drop-off coordination, room resets)
Coordinate vendor arrivals and access; confirm scope timing with Facilities/Workplace
Submit or support tickets for issues surfaced at the front desk
Maintain updated front desk SOPs, contact lists, and quick reference guides in Confluence
Track recurring issues and share trends with Workplace/Facilities to drive improvements
Support light administrative tasks as needed (purchase requests, basic data entry, badge inventory)
Maintain front desk supplies, lobby standards, room readiness
Qualification
Required
2+ years in a receptionist, office coordinator, hospitality, or customer-facing operations role
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with a high degree of professionalism and discretion
Comfort working with ticketing and request tools and Microsoft Office
Strong organization, time management, and ability to triage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
Experience in a high-growth tech or manufacturing environment with elevated security requirements
Familiarity with visitor management tools (Envoy) and ticketing systems
Experience supporting events, onsite meetings, or executive and candidate visits
Hospitality mindset: warm, proactive, and solutions oriented
Operational rigor: dependable follow-through, strong attention to detail, consistent execution
Sound judgment knows when to escalate and how to handle sensitive situations appropriately
Cross-functional collaboration works well with Workplace, Facilities, IT, Security, and People Ops
Onsite role will require front desk coverage during business hours (schedule determined by site needs)
May require occasional early and late coverage for candidate days, executive visits, or events
Maintain visitor check-in accuracy and compliance
Benefits
Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match
Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline
Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
Company
Saronic Technologies
Saronic is building cutting-edge unmanned surface vehicles that enable maritime security and domain awareness by combining best-in-class hardware, software and artificial intelligence into one scalable, fully integrated platform.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$845.5MKey Investors
Elad GilAndreessen HorowitzCaffeinated Capital
2025-02-18Series C· $600M
2024-07-19Series B· $175.5M
2023-10-09Series A· $55M
Leadership Team
Rob Lehman
Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer
Vibhav Altekar
Co-Founder & CTO
Recent News
2025-12-15
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