1X · 16 hours ago
Senior/Staff Embedded Linux Engineer, Foundations
Palo Alto, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$156K/yr - $253K/yr
5+ years exp1X is a company that builds humanoid robots to solve labor shortages and create abundance. The Embedded Linux Engineer will be responsible for the entire embedded Linux stack, ensuring system stability, reliable updates, and production-grade performance.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingRobotics
Responsibilities
Build and maintain a custom embedded Linux distribution (Yocto) for 1X hardware, including BSP, rootfs, and toolchain with reproducible builds and release artifacts
Own kernel and driver development, including device tree configuration, board bring-up, peripheral enablement, performance tuning, and Linux patch strategy
Deliver robust system software components such as the boot chain, init system, services, logging, crash capture, and fast deterministic startup
Create tools for provisioning, flashing, and over-the-air updates across a growing robot fleet
Automate hardware bring-up workflows and embed automated tests for continuous validation
Take full platform ownership from prototype to high-volume production, optimizing reliability and performance as hardware evolves
Build and enhance CI/CD systems for embedded image generation, kernel builds, and validation processes
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience shipping embedded Linux systems in production
Proficiency in kernel-level debugging and identifying root causes in system software
Experience with custom driver development for buses such as I2C, SPI, CAN, USB, Ethernet, and PCIe
Strong hands-on experience with Yocto or Buildroot and a clear perspective on build systems and release engineering
Ability to read hardware schematics and reason about system behavior from software observations
Comfortable working in high-ownership, fast-paced environments where you define and enforce engineering standards
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.
201-500 employees
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Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$136.49MKey Investors
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