Finance Intern

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’re building the foundation for long-term financial excellence and we’re looking for future leaders to help make that happen. As a Finance Intern at 1X, you’ll support key financial operations and strategic analysis as part of a fast-moving team. You’ll get hands-on experience across budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and business planning and work directly with leaders across the company, from engineering to operations. Whether you’re crunching numbers or building dashboards, you’ll contribute directly to the systems that help 1X scale.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and maintain driver-based financial models (budgeting and forecasting) to support scenario planning and decision-making

• Support with cash positioning on a daily basis

• Support cost tracking, variance analysis, and vendor spend reviews

• Contribute to improving financial processes and tools to strengthen capabilities in analyzing key financial metrics and preparing internal reporting for leadership

• Collaborate cross-functionally to collect inputs and align financial assumptions – most notably, cost of good sold (COGS)

• Assist with month-end close tasks and general ledger activities

• Present findings and recommendations to the Finance team and broader stakeholders

• Are pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field

• Are passionate about technology and excited to work at a mission-driven robotics company

• Have strong analytical and quantitative skills – comfortable in Excel or Google Sheets

• Are agile, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple workstreams independently with sense of urgency and accountability

• Communicate clearly and thrive in a highly collaborative, fast-moving environment

• Have a working understanding of financial statements and business fundamentals

• Have experience with (or interest in learning) financial modeling or planning tools (e.g., NetSuite, Excel VBA, Power BI)
  

Location: Palo Alto, US

We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations.

Typical interview process 

• Introductions - interviews to learn more about you and talk about 1X and the role

  • Interview with a member of the Talent Acquisition team

  • Hiring manager / senior team member / technical interview

• Team interviews - technical interviews and deep-dives with team members. May include a take home challenge, presentation or problem-solving exercise

  • Technical deep-dive conversation with a team member 

  • Onsite interviews with team members 

• Final stages - you move to the final round

  • Expectation management with the hiring manager 

  • We will conduct reference checks

  • Job offer conversation 

Depending on the role and your background, additional interviews may be added. You are also welcome to request additional conversations with anyone you would like to meet, but didn’t get to meet during the interview process.

We are a value driven team
These are the ideas that express our team’s culture and how we work:

Be Nice

Collaboration is our driving force. Our team creates an open, trusting environment where everyone can be their most creative.

Stay Smart

A world-changing team needs the brightest minds in every discipline. This is where people come to work, learn, and grow to their full potential.

Make History

Everything we do gets us closer to one ambitious vision: Creating an Abundant Supply of Labor using Safe, Intelligent Humanoids. We believe what we build today will impact generations.

We're excited to get to know you and the prospects of having you on board!