Multimodal Research Engineer, AI Companion

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Palo Alto, California, United States permanent

Posted: January 30, 2026

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Quick Summary

We build humanoid robots that work alongside people to solve labor shortages and create abundance.

Required Skills

Speech Modeling Multi-modal Conversational Models Data Pipelines Physical Form Integration Dynamic Response Creation Gesture and Body Language Synchronization Personality Customization

Job Description

Multimodal Research Engineer, AI Companion Team | Speech & Multimodal Interfaces
Location: Palo Alto, CA (on-site)

About 1X

We build humanoid robots that work alongside people to solve labor shortages and create abundance.

The Role
As a Multimodal Research Engineer on the AI Companion Team, you will lead the development of a real-time conversational speech model that integrates multiple modalities including vision, spatial audio, and body language. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align NEO’s speech with its physical embodiment and personality. This is a key role in shaping how users interact with our humanoid robot in intuitive, engaging ways.

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