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1X · 1 month ago

Software Engineer, Embedded Systems

positionPalo Alto, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$138K/yr - $240K/yr

1X is a company that builds humanoid robots to address labor shortages and create abundance. The Software Engineer, Embedded Systems will contribute to the embedded stack, focusing on firmware development, hardware integration, and ensuring robust safety and security measures.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingRobotics
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Responsibilities

Architect and develop firmware for motor controllers, sensor interfaces, and battery management systems
Build robust OTA firmware update and bootloader deployment systems
Participate in hardware-software integration and system bring-up projects
Contribute to CI/CD infrastructure and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing
Implement features for safety, security, and high-level robot software safety layers
Drive improvements in firmware standards, reliability, and development processes

Qualification

Embedded firmware developmentMotor controlHardware-software integrationOTA updatesCI/CD systemsHIL testingRobotics backgroundExecution mindset

Required

Hands-on experience developing embedded firmware, including motor control, MCU APIs, and sensor interfaces
Familiarity with OTA updates, bootloader design, and secure firmware deployment
Experience with hardware-software integration and bringing up new hardware platforms
Knowledge of test automation, CI/CD systems, and HIL testing environments
Strong execution mindset and ability to balance short-term deliverables with long-term planning
Background in robotics, automotive, consumer electronics, or other embedded safety/security-focused domains

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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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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