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About 1X
We’re an AI and robotics company based in Palo Alto, California, on a mission to build a truly abundant society through general‑purpose robots capable of performing any kind of work autonomously. We believe that to truly understand the world and grow in intelligence, humanoid robots must live and learn alongside us. That’s why we’re focused on developing friendly home robots designed to integrate seamlessly into everyday life. We’re looking for curious, driven, and passionate people who want to help shape the future of robotics and AI. If this mission excites you, we’d be thrilled to hear from you and explore how you might contribute to our journey. Role Overview
As a Robotics Controls and Testing Engineer, you will help scale robot systems from research and development into manufacturing and large‑scale deployment by validating and enhancing control systems. You will work at the intersection of software, hardware, and systems integration. This hands‑on role involves designing, building, and executing test frameworks to verify control algorithms, evaluate hardware performance, and validate system‑level behaviors in real‑world environments. Your work will directly impact safety, reliability, consistency, and scalability of humanoid robots. Responsibilities
Develop and execute test plans for robot control algorithms, hardware integration, and overall system performance
Design and maintain hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) and simulation‑based testing setups
Support system identification, calibration, and validation of actuators, sensors, and transmissions
Build tools for logging, visualization, monitoring, and debugging robot control performance
Ensure smooth integration of controls with hardware and higher‑level software components
Document test processes, results, and best practices to ensure scalability and repeatability
Master’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent industrial experience
Solid foundation in rigid body dynamics, linear algebra, and control theory
Basic programming skills in C++ or Python
Comfortable working in a Linux development environment
Exposure to modern software development practices including version control, testing, and documentation
Excellent engineering skills and practices
Curiosity and strong intuition for how controls impact robot behavior
Desire to be hands‑on with both hardware and software
Willingness to take ownership of projects and grow in scope
Perseverance, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset
Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have Experience with real‑time Linux
Embedded programming experience (C for microcontrollers, sensor/actuator interfacing)
Experience in building and running hardware test setups, and in documenting them
Work on robotics projects outside of coursework (e.g. personal projects, competitions, hobby builds)
Benefits & Compensation
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
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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We’re an AI and robotics company based in Palo Alto, California, on a mission to build a truly abundant society through general‑purpose robots capable of performing any kind of work autonomously. We believe that to truly understand the world and grow in intelligence, humanoid robots must live and learn alongside us. That’s why we’re focused on developing friendly home robots designed to integrate seamlessly into everyday life. We’re looking for curious, driven, and passionate people who want to help shape the future of robotics and AI. If this mission excites you, we’d be thrilled to hear from you and explore how you might contribute to our journey. Role Overview
As a Robotics Controls and Testing Engineer, you will help scale robot systems from research and development into manufacturing and large‑scale deployment by validating and enhancing control systems. You will work at the intersection of software, hardware, and systems integration. This hands‑on role involves designing, building, and executing test frameworks to verify control algorithms, evaluate hardware performance, and validate system‑level behaviors in real‑world environments. Your work will directly impact safety, reliability, consistency, and scalability of humanoid robots. Responsibilities
Develop and execute test plans for robot control algorithms, hardware integration, and overall system performance
Design and maintain hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) and simulation‑based testing setups
Support system identification, calibration, and validation of actuators, sensors, and transmissions
Build tools for logging, visualization, monitoring, and debugging robot control performance
Ensure smooth integration of controls with hardware and higher‑level software components
Document test processes, results, and best practices to ensure scalability and repeatability
Master’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent industrial experience
Solid foundation in rigid body dynamics, linear algebra, and control theory
Basic programming skills in C++ or Python
Comfortable working in a Linux development environment
Exposure to modern software development practices including version control, testing, and documentation
Excellent engineering skills and practices
Curiosity and strong intuition for how controls impact robot behavior
Desire to be hands‑on with both hardware and software
Willingness to take ownership of projects and grow in scope
Perseverance, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset
Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have Experience with real‑time Linux
Embedded programming experience (C for microcontrollers, sensor/actuator interfacing)
Experience in building and running hardware test setups, and in documenting them
Work on robotics projects outside of coursework (e.g. personal projects, competitions, hobby builds)
Benefits & Compensation
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
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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