1X Technologies
Electrical Engineer, Hands
San Carlos, CA · Senior
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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$8,873 more — $133,973 — moves this role to Level II and 2 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $133,973 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Electrical Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Electrical Engineers (17-2071) · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- This team works across the full product lifecycle-from early architecture and prototyping through production and field deployment.
- As an Electrical Engineer, you'll help bridge the gap between concept and deployment, making key technical decisions that directly impact the performance and scalability of our humanoid robots.
- Strong system-level thinking with the ability to balance performance, cost, reliability, safety, and manufacturability
Responsibilities
- 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.
- From actuator electronics and sensing systems to power distribution and embedded control hardware, we develop the systems that enable our robots to operate safely, reliably, and at scale.
- Design and deliver the electrical systems that power NEO's capabilities.
- You will own critical hardware subsystems from architecture through production, ensuring they meet demanding requirements for performance, reliability, safety, manufacturability, and cost.
- Deliver robust electrical subsystems that meet performance, reliability, safety, and manufacturing requirements across development and production programs
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 5+ years of professional experience designing and shipping complex electrical systems
Skills
- Experience with robotic, electromechanical, or autonomous systems
- Experience supporting products through manufacturing scale-up and production ramp
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and comfort working across hardware and software boundaries
Compensation
- $125,100 - $253,000 + Equity
Benefits
- 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
Company info
- Successfully bring up and validate new hardware platforms, reducing development risk and accelerating product milestones
- Drive design quality through rigorous reviews, validation testing, and implementation of electrical engineering best practices
- Partner across disciplines to ensure electrical systems integrate seamlessly with firmware, controls, mechanical systems, and manufacturing processes
- Support successful production ramp and field deployment through scalable designs, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts
- Deep expertise in electrical design, debugging, and hardware validation
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to independently drive complex technical challenges to resolution
- Ownership mindset with a bias toward execution, accountability, and continuous improvement
- 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.
Equal opportunity
- 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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