Open Call – Research Engineer / Scientist

About the role

We’re building humanoid robots that work in homes, doing chores and freeing up people’s time. Our goal is to solve robotics, AI, and manufacturing challenges at scale, while keeping everything safe for families. If you're inspired by this mission, you'll fit in here.

About The Team

1X Labs focuses on advancing human-level humanoid capabilities through research and development. We seek individuals who can bridge gaps between different disciplines and bring innovative solutions to fruition.

Key Outcomes

• Develop and validate technologies that meaningfully advance humanoid capability toward human-level performance
• Demonstrate measurable improvements through rigorous experimentation, benchmarking, and real-world validation
• Translate novel research ideas into working systems, prototypes, or platforms that can be evaluated and integrated
• Create credible paths from early-stage research to scalable product implementation

Minimum Requirements

• First-author or equivalent high-impact scientific publication in a relevant technical field
• Development of a prototype, system, or technology that materially advanced the state of the art
• Experience founding or co-founding a technical venture and successfully bringing deep-technology products or technologies into the world
• Demonstrated track record of carrying complex technical ideas from concept through implementation and validation
• Clear evidence of exceptional technical achievement beyond traditional academic or industry credentials

Preferred Skills

• Expertise in robotics, AI, controls, sensing, actuation, materials science, manufacturing, neuroscience, biomechanics, or other fields relevant to humanoid robotics
• Experience building and validating physical systems in real-world environments
• Experience leading highly technical projects or research efforts
• Strong interdisciplinary reasoning across hardware, software, and system-level challenges
• Demonstrated ability to translate research into deployable products

What does a successful 1X Team Member look like?

Successful team members at 1X are builders who move fast, own their work completely, and prioritize time management. They are honest, respectful, and willing to challenge assumptions and pursue difficult technical paths. They also care deeply about discovering what is true rather than defending ideas.

Application Prompt

Tell us: The performance gap you believe should be closed, the technical foundation you already have (research, prototype, technology, or insight), why existing approaches are insufficient, and what you would build and test first if constraints were removed.

Compensation Range

$250,000 - $300,000 + Equity