Software Engineer - Operating System

Confidential

San Carlos, California, United States permanent

Posted: March 21, 2026

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Quick Summary

We are seeking a Software Engineer to develop and maintain the operating system for our humanoid robots, focusing on the Yocto-based Linux distribution. The ideal candidate will have experience with Linux, robotics, and software engineering. Key skills include experience with Linux, familiarity with robotics, and a strong understanding of software engineering principles.

Required Skills

Yocto Linux Enterprise Collaboration Platforms Board Bring-up Device Trees Kernel Artifact Generation Deployment Workflows Over-The-Air Updates Secure Boot Init Systems

Job Description

Software Engineer, Operating Systems | 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 a Software Engineer on the Platforms team focused on Operating Systems, you will own and evolve the Yocto-based Linux distribution that powers 1X’s fleet of humanoid robots. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams—hardware, firmware, AI, and production—to bring up new boards, enhance system stability, and ensure the OS meets production-grade reliability. Your work will be critical in scaling our robotic platforms and enabling seamless development across teams.

You Will

• Own and evolve our Yocto-based Linux distribution across multiple embedded platforms

• Build tools, abstractions, and documentation to support development across teams

• Add and maintain features in the OS layer, from kernel patches to system services

• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to bring up new boards and integrate peripherals

• Debug and fix issues across bootloaders, device trees, kernel, and userspace

• Ensure OS images are stable, reproducible, and production-ready

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