
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 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,…
Core proposition: Develops humanoid robots and AI (home-first path to general-purpose robots)
Notable products / research: NEO Gamma and 1X World Model (technical whitepaper)
Founding / origin: Originally Halodi Robotics; CEO Bernt Øyvind Børnich; co‑founder listed as Phuong Nguyen
Recent funding: Raised a $100M Series B; prior A2 round led by the OpenAI Startup Fund
Headcount (approx.): 996 employees (profile snapshot)
Robotics engineering focused on humanoid robots and AI systems for domestic and broader labor applications.
2015
Robotics Engineering
Series A2 led by the OpenAI Startup Fund (reported $23.5M)
Participation reported from Tiger Global and Norway-based investors
$100M
Reported participation from EQT Ventures and other global investors; reported additional fundraising activity increased disclosed proceeds beyond $100M by 2025
“Participation from prominent investors including the OpenAI Startup Fund, Tiger Global, and EQT Ventures”
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Location: Hayward, CA (On-site)
About 1X We build humanoid robots that work alongside people to solve labor shortages and create abundance.
Role Summary We are seeking a talented and experienced Global Trade Compliance Analyst to join our dynamic 1X Logistics team. The Global Trade Compliance Analyst will support our global manufacturing and logistics operations, with a primary focus on North America, EMEA, and APAC trade activity while supporting cross-regional movement globally. This role combines hands-on operational execution with strategic program development. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in global trade regulations who can ensure regulatory compliance, mitigate risk, optimize duty exposure, and partner cross-functionally with Logistics, Legal, Finance, and Operations to strengthen our global trade compliance framework. The Global Trade Compliance Analyst plays a critical role in protecting the company from regulatory risk while enabling efficient global trade operations.
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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, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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7+ years of progressive experience in global trade compliance within a manufacturing or multinational environment.
Deep working knowledge of:
U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
HTS classification methodology
Free Trade Agreements (including qualification analysis)
FTZ administration
Duty drawback programs
CTPAT compliance
Denied party screening processes
Global risk assessment and trade controls
Strong understanding of international trade regulations impacting EMEA and APAC regions.
Experience managing customs brokers and third-party compliance partners.
Demonstrated ability to balance regulatory compliance with operational efficiency.
Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) – strongly preferred.
Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) – highly preferred.
Experience supporting multinational manufacturing operations
Experience working cross-functionally with Legal teams on regulatory matters.
Familiarity with ERP and/or Global Trade Management (GTM) systems.
Experience leading Customs Border Protection (CBP) audits and validations – highly preferred.
Strategic risk assessment and mitigation skills.
Regulatory expertise and analytical rigor.
High attention to detail.
Strong stakeholder communication skills.
Independent judgment and decision-making.
Continuous improvement mindset.
Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
Strong organizational and analytical/problem solving skills.
Detail oriented, multi-task, communication skills across entire organization (internal and external) with ability to collaboratively problem solve.
Dependability, integrity, and a mindset oriented toward continuous improvement