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Software Engineer, Operating System


PayCompetitive
LocationPalo Alto/California
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 32812426202

      Since its founding in 2015, 1X has been at the forefront of developing advanced humanoid robots designed for household use. Our mission is to create an abundant supply of labor via safe, intelligent humanoids.

      We strive for excellence in all we do, solving some of the hardest problems in robotics with the worlds most talented individuals. Every part of our robots is designed and produced in-housefrom motor coils to AIreflecting our vertically integrated approach. At 1X, youll own real projects, be recognized for your achievements, and rewarded based on merit.

      We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations.

      Why this job is exciting

      • You'll be on a team with a large set of responsibilities, requiring interaction with hardware, firmware, AI, platforms and production teams, all working towards building the worlds safest and most capable humanoid robot.

      • In time, your software will run on 1000's of humanoids performing tasks in diverse environments, globally.

      • Youll be working with a 50+ DoF biped, with hands, all driven by motors we design and manufacture in-house. If this doesnt excite you then

      Responsibilities

      • Own and evolve our Yocto-based Linux distribution across multiple embedded platforms.

      • Support the wider team by building tools, abstractions, and docs that make the OS easier to work with.

      • Add and maintain features in the OS layer from kernel patches to system services.

      • Work closely with hardware and software teams to bring up new boards and peripherals.

      • Debug and fix issues across bootloaders, device trees, kernel, and userspace.

      • Ensure our OS images are stable, reproducible, and ready for development and production use.


      • Deep experience with Yocto and maintaining custom layers and recipes.

      • Strong understanding of Linux system architecture, including kernel and init systems.

      • Comfortable working with board bring-up, device trees, and low-level debugging.

      • Track record of supporting embedded platforms in production environments.

      • Able to manage complexity across BSPs, build artifacts, and deployment flows.

      It will be nice if you had

      • Familiar with Jetson, Qualcomm, or similar SoCs in Yocto-based setups.

      • Experience with OTA updates, secure boot, or factory provisioning.

      • Comfortable extending and customizing bootloaders and initramfs.

      • Knowledge of real-time patches, thermal tuning, or power management.

      • Experience building tooling around Yocto to support teams or improve workflows

      Location Policy

      We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations.


      Not sure if this is you?

      If youre excited about 1X andthis role, but not sure if you qualify, apply anyway! You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.


      1X is an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer that values diversity. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected class. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don't hesitate to let us know during the interview process. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.

      We're excited to get to know you and the prospects of having you on board!


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