Senior Robotics Engineer, Software

Senior Robotics Engineer, Software | Software Engineering

Palo Alto, CA (on-site)

We build humanoid robots that work alongside people to solve labor shortages and create abundance.

As a Senior Robotics Software Engineer on the Real-Time Software Team, you will develop core real‑time C++ systems and tools that integrate with hardware and sensors to ensure robot performance and safety. Your work will be key to transitioning 1X’s robots from R&D to large‑scale manufacturing and deployment.

• Develop production‑grade, real‑time C++ software for robust control systems
• Design efficient algorithms for state estimation
• Create tools for system identification and precise calibration of actuators, transmissions, and full‑body kinematics
• Integrate hardware components and evaluate sensors to ensure seamless functionality
• Build hardware bring‑up and debugging tools
• Develop software for robot health monitoring, visualization, and logging
• Build and maintain APIs for other software components to command and control the robot

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience in a relevant robotics field
• Proficiency in C++ and strong skills in other programming languages
• Experience with Linux in hardware‑oriented products such as robots, drones, or IoT devices
• Deep understanding of object‑oriented programming, real‑time programming, linear algebra, data structures, and algorithms
• Familiarity with product development practices including release mechanisms, CI/CD workflows
• Strong Linux system‑level knowledge including kernel tuning, process scheduling, and memory management (preferred)
• Solid understanding of rigid body dynamics and numerical optimization techniques for real‑time systems (preferred)
• Experience with embedded C for sensor and actuator interfacing (preferred)
• Hands‑on experience with robotics hardware, personal robotics projects, or hardware tinkering (preferred)

• Salary Range: $137,861 – $240,000 + Equity
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays

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, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.