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,…
Robotics engineering focused on humanoid robots and AI systems for domestic and broader labor applications.
Founded
2015
Industry
Robotics Engineering
Funding Track Record
Series A2
Series A2 led by the OpenAI Startup Fund (reported $23.5M)
Participation reported from Tiger Global and Norway-based investors
Series B- 2024-01-11
$100M
Reported participation from EQT Ventures and other global investors; reported additional fundraising activity increased disclosed proceeds beyond $100M by 2025
Investor Signal
“Participation from prominent investors including the OpenAI Startup Fund, Tiger Global, and EQT Ventures”
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Who you are
10+ years of experience owning full-cycle recruiting in complex, technical environments
Proven ability to hire across multiple domains (manufacturing, automation, software, hardware, etc.)
Experience partnering with senior leadership or executives on hiring strategy
Strong systems-level thinking and ability to navigate ambiguous, evolving hiring needs
Demonstrated ability to operate independently with high ownership and accountability
Track record of mentoring or leading other recruiters
Experience in robotics, advanced manufacturing, or hardware-heavy environments strongly preferred
What the job involves
We are looking for a Staff Manufacturing Recruiter to lead hiring across our factory and manufacturing ecosystem
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
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