Senior Technical Recruiter, Software Engineering

Senior Technical Recruiter, Software Engineering
Location: Palo Alto, CA (on-site)

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 software engineering team. This is a high-impact individual contributor role where you will own full-cycle recruiting for complex technical roles, working closely with the VP of Software and engineering managers. You’ll play a key role in helping us scale our engineering organization by identifying, engaging, and closing top talent in competitive markets.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting for technical roles in software engineering and adjacent domains

• Partner directly with the VP of Software and hiring managers to define needs, craft job descriptions, and calibrate candidate profiles

• Proactively source top-tier engineering talent through outbound outreach, networking, and events

• Drive a world-class candidate experience from first contact to offer acceptance

• Optimize interview processes, scorecards, and tools for efficiency and consistency

• Collaborate cross-functionally with People Operations and HR to scale recruiting systems and infrastructure

• Contribute to employer branding initiatives across engineering channels and communities

Extensive full-cycle technical recruiting experience, ideally in high-growth tech or robotics companies

• Proven success sourcing and hiring for software engineering roles in competitive markets such as the Bay Area

• Strong grasp of technical concepts and fluency in assessing candidates across embedded systems, firmware, and core software engineering

• High agency, low ego—able to operate independently and deliver high-impact results

• Creative thinker with the ability to question and refine talent acquisition strategies

• Prior experience recruiting in robotics, hardware, or deep tech is a plus

• Technical background or education (e.g., CS degree, bootcamp, or hands-on projects) is a bonus

• Experience with employer branding or talent marketing in tech communities 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.