Role Details

Location

San Carlos, California, United States

Salary (est. USD)

~$100K - $160K (est. USD)

Estimated based on role seniority, company stage (Series B), and industry benchmarks. Actual compensation may vary.

How is this calculated?

Seniority band Mid-level

Base range $100K – $160K

Based on Web3 & AI industry compensation data. Seniority is inferred from role title keywords. Company stage affects ranges: early-stage (−15%), late-stage/public (+10%).

Department

Software Engineering

Type

Full-time

Vertical

Robotics

Posted

1 week ago

Hiring Manager

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Job Description

Software Engineer, Operating Systems | Software Engineering
Palo Alto, CA (on-site)

About 1X
We build humanoid robots that work alongside people to solve labor shortages and create abundance.

The Role
As a Software Engineer on the Platforms team focused on Operating Systems, you will own and evolve the Yocto-based Linux distribution that powers 1X’s fleet of humanoid robots. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams—hardware, firmware, AI, and production—to bring up new boards, enhance system stability, and ensure the OS meets production-grade reliability. Your work will be critical in scaling our robotic platforms and enabling seamless development across teams.

You Will

Own and evolve our Yocto-based Linux distribution across multiple embedded platforms
Build tools, abstractions, and documentation to support development across teams
Add and maintain features in the OS layer, from kernel patches to system services
Collaborate with hardware and software teams to bring up new boards and integrate peripherals
Debug and fix issues across bootloaders, device trees, kernel, and userspace
Ensure OS images are stable, reproducible, and production-ready