Software Engineer, Teleoperation

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
As a Software Engineer in Teleoperation, you will build systems that allow operators to control robots intuitively with minimal latency. You’ll collaborate with engineers, operators, and designers to refine teleoperation tools, improve immersion and feedback, and scale the teleoperation capabilities of 1X’s NEO robot across the fleet.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement immersive teleoperation systems, including real‑time control, low latency audio/video streaming, and user interfaces

• Collaborate closely with robot operators to gather feedback and continuously improve the user experience based on real‑world use

• Work cross‑functionally with AI, platforms, controls, and design teams to align teleoperation with broader robot behaviors and system constraints

• Develop creative strategies for visualizing the state of the robot and its environment beyond simple video streaming (e.g., overlays, sensing feedback)

• Experience in teleoperation, robotics, VR/AR, or related fields, with a strong track record of delivering production‑grade systems

• Strong background in at least two of C++, Python, Swift, and C#

• Deep understanding of real‑time controls, motion retargeting, rigid body dynamics, and kinematics

• Experience with low‑latency networking protocols, audio‑visual streaming, and digital signal processing for real‑time applications

• Practical experience building immersive solutions, including depth sensing, haptic feedback, or human‑computer interaction

• Experience with volumetric rendering techniques (e.g. NeRF, 3D Gaussian Splatting) is a plus
  

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary Range: $130,000 – $250,000

• 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.