1X

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,…

1x.tech

1X

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,…

1x.tech

HQUS

Team Size996

Open Jobs12

Total Funding-

Latest FundraiseUnknown

TL;DR

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)

Company Overview

Problem Domain

Automation of physical tasks in human environments using humanoid robotics.

Industry

Robotics Engineering

Funding Track Record

Series A2- April 2023

$23.5M

Series B- January 2024

$100M

Investor Signal

“Backed by a mix of strategic and venture investors including the OpenAI Startup Fund, Tiger Global, EQT Ventures and Samsung NEXT”

Founders

What we do

Join the Team

Embedded Firmware Engineer

On-SiteSan Francisco Bay Area, US

On-Site • San Francisco Bay Area, US

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Who you are

We’re looking for curious, driven, and passionate people who want to help shape the future of robotics and AI
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of experience industry with embedded systems and real-time firmware development
Proficiency in C and C++ for embedded targets (strong experience in C++)
Experience working with microcontrollers and low-level peripherals (ADC, PWM, DMA, timers, …)
Comfortable debugging firmware on real hardware using standard lab tools
Ability to collaborate closely with hardware and control engineers
Experience with motor drives and power electronics
Familiarity with real-time operating systems
Exposure to safety-related or fault-tolerant embedded systems
Experience supporting hardware through prototype and production phases

What the job involves

If this mission excites you, we’d be thrilled to hear from you and explore how you might contribute to our journey

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays

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