
1X is a leader in humanoid robotics, creating humanoid robots for the home as a first step in developing general purpose robots 1X’s mission is to create an abundance of labor through safe, intelligent humanoids that work alongside people.

1X is a leader in humanoid robotics, creating humanoid robots for the home as a first step in developing general purpose robots 1X’s mission is to create an abundance of labor through safe, intelligent humanoids that work alongside people.
Sector: Humanoid robotics (home, security, retail, logistics, healthcare)
Founders / Leadership: Bernt Øyvind Børnich (founder & CEO); Phuong Nguyen listed as co‑founder in some records
Recent funding: $100M Series B (Jan 2024); prior $23.5M Series A2
Notable investors: OpenAI Startup Fund, Tiger Global, EQT Ventures, Samsung NEXT
Headquarters: Moss, Østfold, Norway; operates as 1x.tech (also referenced as Palo Alto presence in some materials)
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Automation of physical tasks in human environments using humanoid robotics.
Robotics Engineering
$23.5M
$100M
“Backed by a mix of strategic and venture investors including the OpenAI Startup Fund, Tiger Global, EQT Ventures and Samsung NEXT”
Role Overview Seeking a Camera Validation Engineer responsible for validating new camera modules and image sensors, defining and owning validation specifications, executing image quality characterization and verification, and supporting camera module bring-up from early design and prototyping through qualification and mass production for the next-generation vision systems of the 1X humanoid robot.
The ideal candidate is a creative problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced product development environment.
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