
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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Sourcing Manager, IT Infrastructure & IT Services Location: San Carlos, CA (on-site)
About 1X We build humanoid robots that work alongside people to solve labor shortages and create abundance.
Role Overview We are seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing and supplier strategy for IT infrastructure and technology services that enable scalable, secure, and reliable operations at 1X.
This role is part of a team-based infrastructure sourcing organization, where category ownership is intentionally split across multiple Global Supply Managers based on experience and business needs. Candidates are not expected to have experience across all infrastructure categories. Depth in relevant areas is preferred over broad but shallow exposure.
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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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