Software Engineer - Cloud and Infrastructure

Software Engineer, Cloud & Infrastructure | Software Engineering
Palo Alto, CA (on-site)

About 1X
We build humanoid robots that work alongside people to solve labor shortages and create abundance.

The Role
As the Software Engineer, Cloud & Infrastructure, you will own the design and execution of all software connecting the physical and digital layers of 1X’s global robot operations. From deployment tooling and fleet management to customer interfaces and internal operations platforms, your mission is to create systems that scale seamlessly from hundreds to tens of thousands of robots. You will lead architecture decisions, build core components, and mentor engineers across the stack—ensuring reliability, simplicity, and performance at every layer.

You Will

• Own the architecture and implementation of all operational and customer-facing software systems

• Design scalable backends to support real-time control, data pipelines, and monitoring for global robot fleets

• Build internal platforms that support logistics, manufacturing, and service operations

• Lead development of customer-facing apps for robot control, monitoring, and management

• Ensure end-to-end system reliability, including performance, data integrity, and uptime

• Set the technical direction, review critical code, and fix high-impact issues

• Hire and mentor exceptional engineers who thrive on speed and precision

• Collaborate with hardware, AI, and manufacturing teams to ensure integrated product functionality

Must Have

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with 3+ years leading teams that ship production systems

• Deep understanding of distributed systems, cloud architecture, APIs, and real-time data pipelines

• Expertise in Python, Go, or C++, and experience deploying systems on AWS or GCP

• Proven track record of designing systems that scale while maintaining performance and stability

• Ability to debug complex systems, dive into production code, and make data-driven technical decisions

• Relentless focus on execution, simplicity, and scalability

• Experience in robotics, IoT, or real-time control systems strongly preferred

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary Range: $137,861 – $240,000 + 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.