Senior Technical Recruiter, Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Senior Technical Recruiter, Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Location: Palo Alto & Hayward, CA

About 1X
We’re 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.

We believe that to truly understand the world and grow in intelligence, humanoid robots must live and learn alongside us. That’s why we’re focused on developing friendly home robots designed to integrate seamlessly into everyday life.
We’re looking for curious, driven, and passionate people who want to help shape the future of robotics and AI. If this mission excites you, we’d be thrilled to hear from you and explore how you might contribute to our journey.

Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to focus on hiring for our Manufacturing, Production, and Supply Chain teams. In this individual contributor role, you will manage full-cycle recruiting, working closely with the VP of Manufacturing and supply chain leadership. You must be willing to split your time between our Hayward manufacturing facility and our Palo Alto office. This is a high-impact opportunity to recruit top-tier operations talent and support the scale-up of a category-defining robotics company. You’ll be empowered to innovate across talent processes while driving quality and speed in hiring.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting for technical roles in Manufacturing, Production, and Supply Chain

• Partner directly with the VP of Manufacturing and hiring managers to understand needs, define roles, and calibrate candidate profiles

• Proactively source top-tier candidates through outbound outreach, networking, and industry events

• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding

• Lead and refine interview processes, scorecards, and evaluation frameworks for consistency and effectiveness

• Champion 1X’s employer brand within manufacturing and supply chain communities

• Collaborate cross-functionally with People Operations and HR to improve recruiting tools and systems

• Extensive full-cycle recruiting experience for manufacturing and supply chain roles, ideally within high-growth hardware tech companies

• Proven success sourcing and hiring in competitive markets such as the Bay Area

• Deep understanding of manufacturing operations and global supply chain functions

• High agency and autonomy—you take initiative and consistently deliver results

• Strong problem-solving and process improvement mindset with a focus on quality hires

• Must be willing to split time between our Hayward manufacturing facility and our Palo Alto office

• Prior experience recruiting for robotics or hardware manufacturing teams is a plus

• Background or education in supply chain, operations, or manufacturing is a bonus

• Experience with employer branding or talent marketing in deep tech spaces is preferred

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary Range: $132,000 – $186,000

• 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.