AI Researcher Robot Learning
1X is a Palo Alto-based AI and robotics company developing general-purpose humanoid robots, led by its NEO home robot.
Palo Alto, United States
About 1X
1X develops humanoid robots that live and learn alongside people. Its flagship product, NEO, is a home robot designed to autonomously help with household tasks, supported by the company’s embodied-AI systems.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will own the pipeline from reinforcement-learning algorithm development through production deployment. You will train manipulation and locomotion policies in simulation, close the sim-to-real gap, build evaluation infrastructure, and deploy reliable robot skills to customer sites.
Requirements
- Strong Python or C++ and experience with large codebases and build tools
- Proficiency with PyTorch for reinforcement-learning training
- Experience with simulation platforms such as Isaac Sim or MuJoCo
- Experience training manipulation or locomotion policies and addressing sim-to-real transfer
Responsibilities
- Train and deploy reinforcement-learning policies for manipulation and locomotion
- Advance sim-to-real transfer techniques
- Build policy training and evaluation infrastructure
- Partner with hardware, controls, data, and QA functions to deploy robot skills
Benefits
- Equity
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Flexible Spending Account options
- Health Savings Account options
- Commuter benefits
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Onsite snacks and catered lunches