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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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