
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)
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”
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As we scale from research and development to full-scale manufacturing, we are looking for a Tech Lead – Electrical Engineering to drive the design, development, and integration of electrical systems in our next-generation products. In this role, you will act as the technical authority for the electrical domain, working closely with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure robust, scalable, and manufacturable solutions.
As the Tech Lead for Electrical Engineering, you will architect and guide the development of complex electrical systems, including power distribution, compute, sensing, and communication. You’ll be responsible for technical decision-making, peer design reviews, and alignment across hardware and software interfaces. This is a hands-on leadership role: you should be comfortable designing circuits, reviewing schematics, debugging boards, and mentoring engineers.
Key Responsibilities
Nice to Have
Location Policy We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations.
We're excited to get to know you and the prospects of having you on board!