Senior Systems Software Engineer, Vision

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 Senior Robotics Software Engineer.  In this role, you’ll collaborate with teams working across software, hardware, firmware, AI, and production on a cutting edge humanoid robot. As part of the real time software team, your software will eventually run on thousands of robots worldwide. You’ll focus on real-time C++ development, efficient state estimation, and creating tools for system identification, hardware bring-up, and health monitoring. Candidates should have 3+ years in robotics, strong C++ expertise, Linux experience, and a passion for hands-on robotics.

Why this job is exciting

• You'll be on a team with a large set of responsibilities, requiring interaction with hardware, firmware, AI, platforms and production teams, all working towards building the world’s safest and most capable humanoid robot.

• In time, your software will run on 1000's of humanoids performing tasks in diverse environments, globally.

• You’ll be working with a 50+ DoF biped, with hands, all driven by motors we design and manufacture in-house. If this doesn’t excite you then 🤷

Responsibilities

• Create and implement novel techniques to minimize system latency and computational load.

• Utilize GPU acceleration to enhance image processing and inference tasks, ensuring high performance and responsiveness in real-time applications.

• Contribute to the development of low-latency vision systems for NEO, integrating cameras, sensors, and image processing algorithms to enhance robotic perception.

• Build and optimize real-time streaming solutions within the robot, focusing on efficient compression, decompression, and data transmission under limited compute resources.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate vision systems into the robot's overall architecture, contributing to a robust and efficient teleoperations and autonomy stack.

• Solid experience with Linux and C++ programming.

• Proven experience building large software applications in relevant domains.

• Proficiency in handling memory management and hardware resources in C++/Rust.

• Strong skills in using C-APIs to access low-level system resources (e.g., V4L, POSIX, OpenGL, CUDA).

• Deep understanding of OS primitives and experience implementing them in real-time systems.

• First-hand experience optimizing for low latency and high throughput on modern CPUs.

• Experience working with hardware accelerators through C-APIs.

• Background in systems where latency is critical (e.g., robotics, real-time control systems, high-frequency trading, high-performance gaming engines).

It will be nice if you had

• Understanding of modern CMOS cameras and image signal processing.

• Experience with video encoding and decoding.

• Familiarity with media streaming protocols (RTSP, RTP, SDP, WebRTC).

• Knowledge of forward error correction techniques for unreliable network streams.

Location Policy

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

Not sure if this is you?

If you’re excited about 1X and this role, but not sure if you qualify, apply anyway! You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

1X is an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer that values diversity. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected class. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don't hesitate to let us know during the interview process. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.

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