Software Engineer - Cloud and Infrastructure
Confidential
Posted: March 21, 2026
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Quick Summary
As the Software Engineer, Cloud & Infrastructure, you will own the design and execution of all software connecting the physical and digital layers of 1X’s global robot operations.
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Job Description
Software Engineer, Cloud & Infrastructure | Software Engineering
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 the Software Engineer, Cloud & Infrastructure, you will own the design and execution of all software connecting the physical and digital layers of 1X’s global robot operations. From deployment tooling and fleet management to customer interfaces and internal operations platforms, your mission is to create systems that scale seamlessly from hundreds to tens of thousands of robots. You will lead architecture decisions, build core components, and mentor engineers across the stack—ensuring reliability, simplicity, and performance at every layer.
You Will
• Own the architecture and implementation of all operational and customer-facing software systems
• Design scalable backends to support real-time control, data pipelines, and monitoring for global robot fleets
• Build internal platforms that support logistics, manufacturing, and service operations
• Lead development of customer-facing apps for robot control, monitoring, and management
• Ensure end-to-end system reliability, including performance, data integrity, and uptime
• Set the technical direction, review critical code, and fix high-impact issues
• Hire and mentor exceptional engineers who thrive on speed and precision
• Collaborate with hardware, AI, and manufacturing teams to ensure integrated product functionality