Technical System Lead

Target start date: immediately.  Relocation provided. Please submit your application in English.

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 world’s most talented individuals. Every part of our robots is designed and produced in-house—from motor coils to AI—reflecting our vertically integrated approach. At 1X, you’ll 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. 

As we scale from research and development to full-scale manufacturing, we are looking for a Technical System Lead to own and drive the development of a critical subsystem of our humanoid robot. In this role, you will set the technical vision, push boundaries, and lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver a complete, integrated solution—from first principles through to production. You will be a hands-on technical leader in a matrixed organization, with end-to-end ownership over your system’s performance, architecture, and readiness.

In This Role, You Will

• Define and own the technical roadmap for your assigned subsystem.

• Deliver a fully integrated system across mechanical, electrical, controls, and software, from cradle to grave.

• Lead a multidisciplinary, matrixed team with functional members from across engineering domains.

• Drive rapid iteration, testing, and integration cycles to validate performance and de-risk development.

• Set the bar for technical excellence in your area, pushing the team to innovate, simplify, and go beyond industry norms.

• Balance vision with execution, rolling up your sleeves to troubleshoot, build, and refine alongside the team.

• Own all key decisions, from architecture and interfaces to tradeoffs in performance, cost, weight, and reliability.

• Collaborate closely with other system leads and platform leadership to ensure seamless robot-level integration.

• Champion a high-accountability, high-velocity culture that values results, responsibility, and bold technical ambition.