About 1X
We’re an AI and robotics company based in San Carlos, 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 looking for an Embedded Firmware Engineer to develop and maintain the low-level firmware that runs on actuator and motor drive electronics. In this role, you will focus on robust, maintainable, and well-structured embedded software that enables motor control, sensing, safety, and system integration.
You will work closely with motor control, electrical, and test engineers to ensure that firmware reliably bridges hardware capabilities and higher-level system requirements.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain embedded firmware for motor drives and actuator controllers
Implement hardware abstraction layers, drivers, and real-time infrastructure
Support integration of motor control algorithms developed by control engineers
Work closely with electrical engineers during hardware bring-up and debugging
Implement safety mechanisms, fault handling, and diagnostics
Support test and validation efforts through logging and debug features
Improve firmware efficiency, structure, readability, and long-term maintainability
Document firmware architecture, interfaces, and assumptions
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of experience industry with embedded systems and real-time firmware development
Proficiency in C and C++ for embedded targets (strong experience in C++)
Experience working with microcontrollers and low-level peripherals (ADC, PWM, DMA, timers, …)
Comfortable debugging firmware on real hardware using standard lab tools
Ability to collaborate closely with hardware and control engineers
Nice to Have
Experience with motor drives and power electronics
Familiarity with real-time operating systems
Exposure to safety-related or fault-tolerant embedded systems
Experience supporting hardware through prototype and production phases
Benefits & Compensation
Salary Range: $138,000 - $234,600 + 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.
Top Skills
What We Do
1X is a leader in humanoid robotics, creating humanoid robots for the home as a first step in developing general purpose robots 1X’s mission is to create an abundance of labor through safe, intelligent humanoids that work alongside people.
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