1X에서 휴머노이드 로봇의 안전 보증 프레임워크를 구축하고 운영할 Senior Staff Safety Assurance Engineer를 채용합니다. 10년 이상의 안전 공학 경력과 ISO 13849, ISO 26262 등 안전 표준에 대한 깊은 이해가 필수입니다. 로봇의 자율성, 하드웨어, 운영 전반에 걸친 위험 분석 및 검증 체계를 주도하며, 실제 환경에서 안전하게 작동하는 로봇을 만드는 핵심 역할을 수행하게 됩니다.
We’re building humanoid robots that work in home - doing the chores, handling the tasks, and giving people their time back. Simple, but it’s not.
To do this right, we have to solve robotics, AI, manufacturing - at the same time, at scale, in a form factor that has to be safe enough to live with your family. If you’re inspired by this, you’ll thrive here. 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.
NEO is our flagship - a home robot designed to move, learn, and operate in the real world alongside real people. We’re not demoing it - we’re shipping it. We’re excited to meet you, if this excites you.
If you’ve spent your career working on problems that matter and want to see them actually reach the world - this is that moment. 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 Autonomy & Safety Engineering team is responsible for ensuring 1X robots operate safely, reliably, and predictably in real-world human environments. We develop the systems, methodologies, and operational frameworks that validate the safety of humanoid robots across autonomy, controls, perception, hardware, and deployment operations.
The Safety Assurance function plays a critical role in defining how safety is measured, documented, validated, and operationalized as 1X scales embodied AI systems into homes and real-world environments.
Lead the development and execution of safety assurance methodologies, validation frameworks, and operational safety processes for 1X humanoid robots. This role is responsible for ensuring that robot behaviors, autonomy systems, and operational deployments meet rigorous safety standards while enabling rapid product iteration and large-scale deployment of embodied AI systems.
Establish scalable safety assurance frameworks across autonomy, controls, perception, hardware, and operational robotics systems
Define and operationalize hazard analysis, risk assessment, validation, and safety case methodologies across robot development lifecycles
Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, Operations, and Safety teams to ensure safety requirements are integrated into system architecture and deployment readiness
Improve operational safety readiness through structured incident analysis, validation testing, and continuous risk mitigation processes
Develop scalable documentation, governance, and auditability processes supporting internal safety reviews and future regulatory readiness
Deep expertise in safety assurance, systems safety engineering, robotics safety, or other safety-critical engineering domains
Strong systems-level thinking with the ability to evaluate complex interactions across software, hardware, autonomy, and operational environments
Experience developing hazard analysis, risk assessment, safety validation, or assurance case methodologies
Strong technical communication skills with the ability to align engineering, operations, and leadership stakeholders around safety objectives
Ability to operate independently and drive large cross-functional initiatives in fast-paced startup environments
10+ years of experience in safety assurance, robotics safety, autonomous systems, systems engineering, aerospace, automotive, industrial automation, or related safety-critical domains
Experience developing and implementing safety processes, risk frameworks, or operational safety validation methodologies
Strong understanding of systems engineering principles across hardware/software integrated environments
Experience working with safety standards such as ISO 13849, IEC 61508, ISO 26262, DO-178C, or equivalent frameworks
Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related technical field
Experience working with humanoid robots, autonomous vehicles, industrial robotics, aerospace systems, or embodied AI systems
Familiarity with autonomy stacks, perception systems, controls engineering, or robotics simulation environments
Experience supporting safety reviews, regulatory readiness, or operational deployment governance
Background in reliability engineering, operational risk management, or incident investigation methodologies
Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Robotics, Systems Engineering, Safety Engineering, AI, or related field
Team members at 1X who thrive here are builders. They move fast, own their work completely, and treat time like it’s the one thing you can’t get back - because it is. They say what they mean, finish what they start, and hold themselves to a standard before anyone has to ask. We push each other to be better, and we do it with honesty and respect.
$170,000 - $259,000 + Equity
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
401(k) plan with company match (100% on the first 3% of contributions, 50% on the next 2%)
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
Onsite snacks and catered lunches
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.
