

Demo Ops Lead
- On-site
- Palo Alto, California, United States
- $110,000 - $175,000 per year
- Robot Services
Job description
1X builds humanoid robots that work alongside people. Every demo—internal or external—must run perfectly on the first try.
Own planning and execution of all robot demos at our facilities and off-site. Coordinate robots, space, people, and timeline. Deliver zero-defect events.
Responsibilities
Build and run full demo schedules: booking, shipping, setup, rehearsal, execution, teardown
Sync R&D, Service, Ops, and Comms on deliverables and deadlines
Define and enforce robot readiness, space prep, and operator checklists
Manage robot allocation, charging, and backup units
Write and rehearse demo scripts with content owners
Identify risks early and escalate fast
Run same-day debriefs and ship fixes
Present status in leadership reviews
Job requirements
5+ yrs running high-stakes demos or product launches (tech events, trade shows, robotics showcases)
Hands-on robot fixer: open units, swap parts, read logs, debug SW issues in real time
BS in ME, EE, SW, Robotics or equiv hands-on engineering exp
Cross-team sync and crisp docs
Ice-calm under crunch
All-in on the mission, owns every outcome
Benefits & Compensation
Salary Range: $110,000 – $175,000 + equity
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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