
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”
Location: Palo Alto, 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 Supply Chain Specialist to support sourcing execution across infrastructure and indirect categories at 1X.
This role focuses on RFQ support, supplier coordination, contract execution, and data tracking, enabling the infrastructure sourcing team to scale efficiently as the company grows.
This role is part of a team-based infrastructure sourcing organization. Commodity scope will be assigned based on experience and business needs. Candidates are not expected to have experience across all listed categories—exposure to one or more relevant areas is sufficient.
You Will
Infrastructure & Indirect Categories Supported (one or more areas):
Category scope will be assigned based on experience and may evolve as the organization scales. Must Have
Nice to Have
Benefits & Compensation
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.