1X Technologies

Tactile Sensing Research Engineer

San Carlos, CA

Sponsorship not specified$200k-$250kDetected 35 days ago

Research

About the role

1X Labs exists to provide the science and technology that enables human-level, general-purpose humanoids.
Our work spans materials, sensing, actuation, control, and system integration, with the expectation that research outcomes ultimately become products.
Your work will focus on understanding fundamental performance limits, eliminating bottlenecks, and systematically improving sensing performance across spatial resolution, temporal response, dynamic range, robustness, and durability.

We're building humanoid robots that work in home - doing the chores, handling the tasks, and giving people their time back.
NEO is our flagship - a home robot designed to move, learn, and operate in the real world alongside real people.
We're scaling, we're hiring with intention, and we need people who want to build something that will genuinely change how humans spend their time - safely creating abundance for all.
The sensing systems we develop are not isolated components-they directly shape what robots can perceive, understand, and manipulate.
Deliver successive generations of tactile sensing systems that demonstrate measurable improvements in sensing performance and robustness

Track record of identifying and overcoming fundamental performance limitations in sensing technologies

Experience working with soft, compliant, or bio-inspired materials in sensing applications
Experience designing custom experimental setups for sensor characterization and benchmarking
Familiarity with robotic manipulation, dexterous hands, or human-machine interaction systems
Background in biomechanics, neuroscience, haptics, or biologically inspired sensing systems
Establish rigorous benchmarking methodologies against human tactile capabilities and other state-of-the-art sensing technologies
Exceptional hands-on prototyping, fabrication, and testing skills

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options
Commuter benefits (transit and parking)
Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and personal support

Identify and overcome fundamental limitations in tactile sensing architectures, materials, and transduction approaches
Generate experimental evidence that guides research decisions and enables confident technology down-selection
Successfully transition promising tactile sensing concepts into viable paths for integration with robotic manipulation systems
Deep expertise in tactile sensing, sensing systems, or closely related research domains
Strong experimental mindset with a focus on measurement quality, repeatability, and evidence-driven decision making
Ability to work across materials, mechanics, electronics, and system integration challenges
Persistence and intellectual rigor when solving difficult technical problems with no obvious solutions
We've been at this since 2014 and we're at the point where the hard problems are behind us and the hard work is in front of us.

1X is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, justice system impact, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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