AI Researcher
San Carlos, CA$250k - $350kFull-timePosted 3mo ago
About the role
Embodied AI research role focused on pretraining foundation models to accelerate embodied intelligence for humanoid robotics. Build AI systems, infrastructure, and data engines enabling robots to learn from experience and perform in real-world environments.
Responsibilities
- Advance NEO's intelligence by building the AI systems, infrastructure, and data engines that enable the robot to learn from experience and become increasingly capable in real-world environments.
Qualifications
- Strong Python and PyTorch (or equivalent deep learning framework), with experience in large-scale codebases and data tooling and visualization
- Demonstrated experience in at least one area of the four pillars of AI: model and data, data infrastructure, ML infrastructure, or evaluation protocols
- Degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field; graduate-level education or equivalent research experience strongly preferred
- Track record of impact: published research, deployed production in modern AI systems, or infrastructure that measurably accelerated a team's work
Skills
Required:0 → 1 mentalityFull-stack ML thinkerResearch depth plus engineering rigorScale-first mindsetFast and high-agency contributor
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
Last updated Jul 19, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About 1X Technologies
1X | Home Robots
We're an AI and robotics company based in Palo Alto, California. We create safe humanoid robots that do your chores and offer personalized assistance.
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