Senior Device Management Engineer - Linux
About The Position
1X is building humanoid robots for home use, aiming to automate chores and give people more free time. The company has been developing these robots since 2014 and is now focused on shipping its flagship product, NEO. 1X is seeking individuals inspired by the challenge of solving complex robotics, AI, and manufacturing problems at scale, with the goal of creating a product that genuinely changes how humans spend their time. The IT & Infrastructure Engineering team at 1X is responsible for the foundational systems that support employees, robots, manufacturing, and operations. They focus on creating secure, scalable, and automated environments to enable rapid and reliable work. Linux systems and endpoint infrastructure are crucial for 1X's development, deployment, and operation of robotics systems across various environments. This role will own and scale the Linux device management infrastructure for 1X's growing robotics organization. The primary responsibility is to build secure, automated, and reliable Linux fleet management solutions that enhance engineering productivity, operational scalability, and security across development and production environments.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in Linux systems engineering, device management, infrastructure engineering, or related technical domains
- Strong hands-on experience administering Linux systems in enterprise or production environments
- Experience with device provisioning, endpoint management, systems automation, and configuration management tooling
- Strong scripting/programming experience using Python, Bash, or equivalent languages
- Experience supporting cloud infrastructure environments such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting robotics, manufacturing, operational technology (OT), or hardware engineering environments
- Familiarity with endpoint detection and response (EDR), identity management, and device trust frameworks
- Experience with CI/CD systems, developer infrastructure, or Kubernetes environments
- Exposure to zero trust security principles and infrastructure compliance frameworks
- Experience operating in high-growth startup environments
Responsibilities
- Design and scale Linux device management systems supporting engineering, robotics, and operational environments across the company
- Improve fleet reliability, security, and operational efficiency through automation, centralized management, and configuration standardization
- Develop scalable provisioning, patch management, compliance, and monitoring workflows across Linux endpoints and infrastructure
- Partner cross-functionally with Security, IT, Robotics, and Infrastructure teams to improve endpoint security and operational readiness
- Reduce manual operational overhead by implementing automation tooling, self-service workflows, and infrastructure-as-code methodologies
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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