Director of Security

About the role

We’re building humanoid robots that work in homes, performing chores and freeing up people's time. It’s challenging, but we’ve solved the hard problems and now we’re focusing on scaling and making these robots a reality.

Key Outcomes

• Build and lead a security program across our San Carlos and Hayward sites that keeps people safe, protects critical work, and supports fast-moving day-to-day operations without slowing teams down.
• Create a high-standard on-site security operation with strong coverage, clear escalation paths, and consistent real-time response across incidents, investigations, visitors, and workplace safety situations.
• Develop and lead a security team that is trusted, operationally sharp, calm under pressure, and capable of handling sensitive situations with professionalism and sound judgment.
• Partner closely with Facilities, Manufacturing, IT, Legal, People, and executive leadership teams to identify operational risks early, improve site readiness, and strengthen overall workplace safety and resilience.
• Build scalable security processes, reporting, and emergency response programs that improve visibility, decision-making, and operational readiness as 1X continues to grow.

Minimum Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in physical security, including experience leading security operations across multiple sites or complex environments.
• Experience managing on-site security teams, incident response, access control systems, CCTV, visitor management, and guard operations.
• Demonstrated experience building or scaling physical security programs in operationally intensive environments.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong communication, judgment, and de-escalation skills with the ability to operate effectively in highly dynamic environments.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in robotics, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, defense, or other high-consequence industries.
• Background in corporate security, industrial security, military, law enforcement, or intelligence combined with strong private-sector operating experience.
• Experience supporting environments with sensitive R&D, prototypes, or intellectual property protection requirements.
• Familiarity with crisis management, business continuity, executive protection, or emergency response planning.
• CPP, PSP, or similar security certifications.