About Waybox Waybox is a Silicon Valley-based AI hardware startup building AI-native consumer products for the automotive aftermarket. Our first product is an always-ready, in-car multimodal AI device that combines natural voice interaction with agentic services. We are a fast-moving, highly cross-functional team operating across the U.S. and China, with teams in Silicon Valley, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and other locations. We are looking for a Business Operations Intern based in Shanghai to work closely with our COO and support the day-to-day operations of a growing international startup. This is a highly hands-on role. You will have the opportunity to work across business operations, internal processes, budgeting, office operations, SaaS tools, and executive support, while collaborating with colleagues across our China and U.S. teams. What You’ll Do 1. Business & Company Operations 2. Budget & Expense Management 3. Office Operations 4. CEO & Executive Support 5. Cross-border & Cross-functional Coordination Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Management, or a related field. Strong English communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong sense of ownership and responsibility; able to independently follow up on tasks and drive things to completion. Good communication and coordination skills. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly dynamic startup environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace / Excel or Google Sheets / PowerPoint or Google Slides. Willingness to take on a wide range of operational tasks and learn quickly. Preferred Qualifications Previous internship or project experience in business operations, consulting, strategy, finance, or project management. Experience using SaaS or collaboration tools such as Feishu, Notion, Slack, Google Workspace, or similar platforms. Strong Excel skills, including basic data analysis and financial tracking. Experience working with international teams or in a cross-cultural environment. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage competing deadlines. Curiosity about AI, consumer technology, startups, and business operations. What You’ll Gain Direct exposure to how a Silicon Valley–China startup operates on a day-to-day basis. Hands-on experience across business operations, budgeting, internal systems, office operations, and executive support. Exposure to cross-border business operations and collaboration between U.S. and China teams. The opportunity to take ownership of real projects and build practical operating experience in a rapidly growing startup. Location: Shanghai, China This is a role for someone who enjoys figuring things out, getting things done, and making the organization run better. You will be given meaningful ownership rather than being limited to routine administrative work.