Camera Hardware Engineer Robot Head

1X is a Palo Alto-based AI and robotics company building general-purpose humanoid robots, led by its consumer home robot NEO.

Palo Alto, United States
About 1X

1X develops embodied-AI humanoid robots designed to learn from real-world deployment and perform household tasks. Its current flagship product is NEO, a home robot offered through an early-access ordering flow.

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About the Role

You will own camera-module validation from prototype bring-up through qualification and mass production. You will define image-quality standards, characterize imaging performance, develop calibration and manufacturing tests, and work with engineering teams and suppliers to optimize camera systems.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
  • 3+ years developing, validating, or characterizing camera and imaging systems
  • Knowledge of image sensors, optics, lenses, image signal processors, and imaging pipelines
  • Knowledge of electrical and mechanical camera-module integration
  • Python programming
  • C/C++ programming
  • Linux proficiency
  • Experience with image-quality evaluation tools such as Imatest, Image Engineering, or MATLAB
  • Stereo vision or multi-camera system experience
  • Camera calibration and validation experience
  • Camera manufacturing and production testing knowledge
  • Computer vision
  • machine learning
  • Qualification testing
  • Statistical analysis

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute validation strategies for camera modules, image sensors, and vision systems
  • Characterize optical, electrical, and system-level camera performance
  • Develop image quality specifications, validation methodologies, and performance metrics
  • Design calibration procedures and manufacturing test processes
  • Lead camera hardware bring-up through production qualification
  • Partner with engineering teams to optimize imaging system performance
  • Collaborate with suppliers on camera module design, quality, and manufacturing requirements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
  • Commuter benefits
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Onsite snacks and catered lunches