Senior Device Management Engineer - Linux

1X; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Commuter benefits

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite snacks

Job summary

1X is building humanoid robots for home use, and this role owns Linux device management across the growing robotics organization, building secure, automated fleet solutions. You will design and scale provisioning, patching, and monitoring workflows to support engineering productivity and robust security.

You will partner with Security, IT, Robotics and Infrastructure teams to drive operational readiness and cost-efficient scalability, while advancing a strong security posture across development

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Linux systems engineering or related roles.
• Hands-on in enterprise or production Linux environments.
• Experience with device provisioning and automation tooling.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).

Responsibilities

• Design and scale Linux device management systems across the company.
• Improve fleet reliability, security, and operational efficiency through automation.
• Develop provisioning, patching, compliance, and monitoring workflows across Linux endpoints and infrastructure.
• Partner cross-functionally with Security, IT, Robotics, and Infrastructure teams to improve endpoint security and operational readiness.
• Reduce manual operational overhead by implementing automation tooling and infrastructure-as-code methodologies.

Skills

Python

Bash

Scripting

Endpoint security

Compliance

Tools

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

Salt

Job description

About 1X

We’re building humanoid robots that work in home - doing the chores, handling the tasks, and giving people their time back. Simple, but it's not.

To do this right, we have to solve robotics, AI, manufacturing - at the same time, at scale, in a form factor that has to be safe enough to live with your family. If you’re inspired by this, you’ll thrive here. We’ve been at this since 2014 and we’re at the point where the hard problems are behind us and the hard work is in front of us.

NEO is our flagship - a home robot designed to move, learn, and operate in the real world alongside real people. We’re not demoing it - we’re shipping it. We’re excited to meet you, if this excites you.

If you’ve spent your career working on problems that matter and want to see them actually reach the world - this is that moment. We’re scaling, we’re hiring with intention, and we need people who want to build something that will genuinely change how humans spend their time - safely creating abundance for all.

About the Team

The IT & Infrastructure Engineering team builds and operates the foundational systems that power 1X employees, robots, manufacturing environments, and operational infrastructure. We focus on creating secure, scalable, and highly automated environments that enable engineering and operations teams to move quickly and reliably.

Linux systems and endpoint infrastructure are critical to how 1X develops, deploys, and operates robotics systems across engineering labs, manufacturing floors, and corporate environments.

Your Charter

Own and scale the Linux device management infrastructure across 1X’s rapidly growing robotics organization. This role is responsible for building secure, automated, and reliable Linux fleet management solutions that support engineering productivity, operational scalability, and strong security posture across development and production environments.

Key Outcomes

• Design and scale Linux device management systems supporting engineering, robotics, and operational environments across the company

• Improve fleet reliability, security, and operational efficiency through automation, centralized management, and configuration standardization

• Develop scalable provisioning, patch management, compliance, and monitoring workflows across Linux endpoints and infrastructure

• Partner cross-functionally with Security, IT, Robotics, and Infrastructure teams to improve endpoint security and operational readiness

• Reduce manual operational overhead by implementing automation tooling, self-service workflows, and infrastructure-as-code methodologies

Key Competencies

• Deep expertise managing Linux endpoints and infrastructure at scale

• Strong automation and scripting skills using Python, Bash, or similar tooling

• Experience with configuration management and device orchestration platforms such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or Salt

• Strong understanding of endpoint security, patch management, compliance, and systems hardening best practices

• Excellent troubleshooting and operational problem-solving skills across distributed systems environments

Minimum Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Linux systems engineering, device management, infrastructure engineering, or related technical domains

• Strong hands-on experience administering Linux systems in enterprise or production environments

• Experience with device provisioning, endpoint management, systems automation, and configuration management tooling

• Strong scripting/programming experience using Python, Bash, or equivalent languages

• Experience supporting cloud infrastructure environments such as AWS, GCP, or Azure

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting robotics, manufacturing, operational technology (OT), or hardware engineering environments

• Familiarity with endpoint detection and response (EDR), identity management, and device trust frameworks

• Experience with CI/CD systems, developer infrastructure, or Kubernetes environments

• Exposure to zero trust security principles and infrastructure compliance frameworks

• Experience operating in high-growth startup environments

What does a successful 1X Team Member look like

Team members at 1X who thrive here are builders. They move fast, own their work completely, and treat time like it’s the one thing you can’t get back - because it is. They say what they mean, finish what they start, and hold themselves to a standard before anyone has to ask. We push each other to be better, and we do it with honesty and respect.

Compensation Range

$160,000 - $200,000 + Equity

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave

• 401(k) plan with company match (100% on the first 3% of contributions, 50% on the next 2%)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options

• Commuter benefits (transit and parking)

• Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and personal support

• Onsite snacks and catered lunches

Equal Opportunity Employer

1X is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, justice system impact, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.