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1X · 3 months ago

Principal Enterprise IT Engineer

positionPalo Alto, California, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff
money$180K/yr - $235K/yr

1X is an AI and robotics company based in Palo Alto, California, focused on building general-purpose robots capable of performing work autonomously. The Principal Enterprise IT Engineer will lead the strategy and implementation of enterprise IT systems, mentoring senior engineers and aligning IT operations with business needs.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingRobotics
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Define and drive enterprise IT strategy, architecture, and roadmaps across identity, collaboration, and device platforms
Lead administration and scaling of Google Workspace, Okta, Intune, and MDM platforms with a focus on Zero Trust principles
Develop and implement automation frameworks and scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell) to streamline IT operations
Align IT systems with compliance standards (e.g., SOC2, ISO 27001) and proactively mitigate enterprise risks
Ensure seamless integration of IT systems with engineering, manufacturing, and robotics environments
Act as senior escalation point for IT operations, mentoring IT engineers and building a high-performance function
Influence executive and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure IT strategy supports business growth

Qualification

Google WorkspaceOktaMicrosoft IntuneZero Trust securityScripting BashScripting PythonScripting PowerShellIT architectureCISSP certificationTerraformAnsibleMentoring

Required

Expert-level knowledge of Google Workspace, Okta, Microsoft Intune, and MDM platforms across multiple OS (macOS, Windows, iOS, Android)
Strong scripting and automation skills (Bash, Python, PowerShell); experience implementing Zero Trust security
Proven experience scaling IT systems globally in high-growth, cloud-first or hybrid environments
Ability to lead IT architecture initiatives and partner with executive and security leadership
Experience mentoring senior IT engineers and leading high-performance teams

Preferred

Familiarity with Terraform, Ansible, and IT support for robotics or engineering-heavy environments
Certifications such as CISSP, Okta Certified Architect, Google Workspace Admin, or Microsoft Enterprise Mobility

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays

Company

1X

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1X is an engineering and robotics company that develops humanoid robots designed to work alongside humans.
dateFounded in 2014
location
Moss, Ostfold, NOR
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.1x.tech

H1B Sponsorship

1X has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (16)
2024 (3)
2023 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$136.49M
Key Investors
EQT VenturesOpenAI Startup Fund
2025-07-07Series B
2024-01-11Series B· $99.94M
2024-01-11Secondary Market

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