Senior Systems Engineer Network
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.
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Candidate Availability
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About the Role
You will own core robot networking systems and architecture. You will design low-latency communication topologies, implement load balancing, deliver connectivity across Wi-Fi and 5G, and build APIs and protocols for multimodal data, including high-bandwidth video.
Requirements
- 6+ years in network engineering, distributed systems, or related cloud infrastructure roles
- Experience shipping large-scale production network systems
- Knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, WebRTC, and video or audio protocols
- Experience with Wi-Fi and 5G networking in mobile or embedded systems
- Production-grade C++ programming ability
Responsibilities
- Own core robot networking systems
- Design low-latency communication topologies
- Design and implement load-balancing strategies
- Deliver connectivity across Wi-Fi and 5G networks
- Build APIs and protocols for multimodal data transmission
Benefits
- 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