1X · 15 hours ago
Senior Technical Writer
Palo Alto, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years exp1X is a company focused on developing advanced humanoid robots for household use. They are seeking a Senior Technical Writer to lead the creation and maintenance of technical documentation that translates complex robotic systems into clear and accessible content for various audiences.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingRobotics
Responsibilities
Lead the strategy, creation, and ongoing maintenance of comprehensive product documentation for our products including: Operator and user manuals, installation, setup, and commissioning guides, Troubleshooting and repair procedures, Safety information, warnings, and compliance documentation, Quick start guides, field service instructions, and deployment handbooks, API references, SDK documentation, and integration guides, Other essential documents
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts—mechanical/electrical/robotics engineers, software developers, product managers, safety & compliance specialists, UX designers, and field deployment teams—to gather accurate technical details and understand real-world product usage
Turn highly technical concepts into accessible, accurate, and concise documentation for diverse audiences (end-users, technicians, engineers, and customers)
Establish and enforce documentation standards, style guides, templates, and best practices tailored to robotics products
Standardize content using documentation tools
Assist in creating operator and technician-friendly training content, including step-by-step guides and visuals
Monitor documentation updates, report progress, and optimize content based on feedback
Develop new and/or revise existing content as necessary and on-time, based on the request
Qualification
Required
3-5 years of technical writing experience (software and/or hardware) with knowledge of relevant content development tools
Proven track record creating product-facing documentation such as user manuals, service guides, safety documentation, and installation instructions for physical/technical products
Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn complex robotics concepts quickly; familiarity with robotics terms, components (actuators, IMUs, manipulators), and concepts (world models, path planning and navigation, teleoperation) is highly desirable
Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with meticulous attention to detail, especially around safety-critical language and warnings
Style guideline experience
Strong communicator
We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations
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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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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