1X · 4 weeks ago
Software Engineer, Systems
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$138K/yr - $240K/yr1X is a company that builds humanoid robots to address labor shortages. As a Software Engineer, Systems for Vision, you will architect and optimize the real-time vision subsystem, ensuring the robots can perceive and operate effectively in complex environments.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingRobotics
Responsibilities
Develop and implement techniques to minimize system latency and computational load for real-time vision processing
Leverage GPU acceleration for image processing and inference tasks to ensure responsive, high-performance applications
Integrate cameras, sensors, and image-processing algorithms into a real-time, low-latency vision system
Build and optimize streaming pipelines with efficient compression, decompression, and data transmission
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate vision systems into the broader robot architecture supporting both teleoperation and autonomy
Qualification
Required
Strong experience with Linux and C++ in systems-level software development
Proven ability to build and optimize large-scale software applications in real-time or embedded environments
Proficiency in managing memory and hardware resources using C++ and/or Rust
Expertise using C-APIs to access low-level system resources (e.g., V4L, POSIX, OpenGL, CUDA)
Deep understanding of OS primitives and experience applying them in real-time systems
Demonstrated ability to optimize for low latency and high throughput on modern CPUs
Experience interfacing with hardware accelerators via low-level APIs
Background in latency-sensitive systems such as robotics, real-time control, or game engines
Familiarity with modern CMOS cameras and image signal processing
Experience with video encoding/decoding and streaming protocols (e.g., RTSP, RTP, SDP, WebRTC)
Knowledge of forward error correction techniques for unreliable network streams
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
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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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