Software Engineer, Platforms

1X Technologies; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotics company is seeking a software engineer to improve and maintain deployment tools and systems for advanced humanoid robots. The position involves a diverse technical stack and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and efficiency. Ideal candidates should exhibit strong fundamentals in software engineering, experience with complex codebases, and a passion for robotics.

Qualifications

• Experience shipping production code.
• Exposure to build systems like Bazel, CMake, or custom toolchains.
• Experience with complex C++ codebases.

Responsibilities

• Improve and maintain the systems and tools that support development.
• Work across the stack to streamline workflows.
• Support cross-functional teams by building reliable infrastructure.

Skills

Solid software engineering fundamentals

Strong debugging skills

Ability to improve tools, processes, or workflows

Job description

Since its founding in 2015, 1X has been at the forefront of developing advanced humanoid robots designed for household use. Our mission is to create an abundant supply of labor via safe, intelligent humanoids.

We strive for excellence in all we do, solving some of the hardest problems in robotics with the world’s most talented individuals. Every part of our robots is designed and produced in-house—from motor coils to AI—reflecting our vertically integrated approach. At 1X, you’ll own real projects, be recognized for your achievements, and rewarded based on merit.

We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations.

Why this job is exciting

You'll be on a team with a large set of responsibilities, requiring interaction with hardware, firmware, AI, platforms and production teams, all working towards building the world’s safest and most capable humanoid robot.

In time, your software will run on 1000's of humanoids performing tasks in diverse environments, globally.

You’ll be working with a 50+ DoF biped, with hands, all driven by motors we design and manufacture in-house. If this doesn’t excite you then

Responsibilities

Improve and maintain the systems and tools that support development and deployment.

Work across the stack to streamline workflows, from local development to testing and release.

Help shape and evolve internal APIs, data formats, and architecture.

Support cross-functional teams by building reliable infrastructure and automation.

Tackle wide set of technical problems across the stack

Requirements

Solid software engineering fundamentals and experience shipping production code.

Exposure to build systems like Bazel, CMake, or custom toolchains.

Experience working in complex C++ codebases and broader experience in other languages.

Strong debugging skills and ability to navigate unfamiliar parts of the codebase.

Proven ability to improve tools, processes, or workflows for other developers.

It will be nice if you had

Familiar with Cap’n Proto, Protobuf, or other schema-based APIs.\

Experience with HIL setups, embedded dev workflows, or hardware bring-up.

Comfort working in a Linux-based DevOps environment (systemd, containers, networking).

Some frontend/backend experience — enough to ship tools others want to use.

Location Policy

We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations.

Not sure if this is you?

If you’re excited about 1X andthis role, but not sure if you qualify, apply anyway! You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

1X is an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer that values diversity. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected class. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don't hesitate to let us know during the interview process. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.

We're excited to get to know you and the prospects of having you on board!