Senior/Staff Firmware Engineer — Hardware Architecture
1XSan Carlos, California, United States
Posted February 18, 2026
156400 - 230000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
1X is 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.
Job Description
Senior Firmware Engineer position at 1X, an AI and robotics company, to develop and maintain low-level firmware for a humanoid robot with 20+ distributed embedded nodes. The role requires expertise in deterministic communication, real-time data interfaces, and safety communication firmware.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- 7+ years of industry experience with embedded systems and real-time firmware development
- Proficiency in C and C++ for embedded targets
- Deterministic communication experience
Benefits
- Salary Range: $156,400 - $230,000
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays