1X · 2 months ago
Senior Technical Recruiter, Software Engineering
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$132K/yr - $186K/yr1X is an AI and robotics company based in Palo Alto, California, focused on building general-purpose robots capable of performing work autonomously. They are seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruiting for their software engineering team, aiming to attract and hire top technical talent in competitive markets.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingRobotics
Responsibilities
Own full-cycle recruiting for technical roles in software engineering and adjacent domains
Partner directly with the VP of Software and hiring managers to define needs, craft job descriptions, and calibrate candidate profiles
Proactively source top-tier engineering talent through outbound outreach, networking, and events
Drive a world-class candidate experience from first contact to offer acceptance
Optimize interview processes, scorecards, and tools for efficiency and consistency
Collaborate cross-functionally with People Operations and HR to scale recruiting systems and infrastructure
Contribute to employer branding initiatives across engineering channels and communities
Qualification
Required
Extensive full-cycle technical recruiting experience, ideally in high-growth tech or robotics companies
Proven success sourcing and hiring for software engineering roles in competitive markets such as the Bay Area
Strong grasp of technical concepts and fluency in assessing candidates across embedded systems, firmware, and core software engineering
High agency, low ego—able to operate independently and deliver high-impact results
Creative thinker with the ability to question and refine talent acquisition strategies
Preferred
Prior experience recruiting in robotics, hardware, or deep tech is a plus
Technical background or education (e.g., CS degree, bootcamp, or hands-on projects) is a bonus
Experience with employer branding or talent marketing in tech communities is preferred
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Company
1X
1X is an engineering and robotics company that develops humanoid robots designed to work alongside humans.
Founded in 2014
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$136.49MKey Investors
EQT VenturesOpenAI Startup Fund
2025-07-07Series B
2024-01-11Series B· $99.94M
2024-01-11Secondary Market
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