Senior Security Manager

1X Technologies AS • San Carlos, CA

3d • $220,000 - $275,000 • Onsite

About The Position

1X is building humanoid robots for home use, aiming to give people back their time by handling chores and tasks. This involves solving complex challenges in robotics, AI, and manufacturing at scale, with a strong emphasis on safety for home environments. The company has been developing this technology since 2014 and is now focused on shipping its flagship product, NEO. The Infrastructure team is responsible for building and operating the environments that support the company's robots and the people who create them. This includes scaling manufacturing and lab spaces, ensuring safety, reliability, and operational excellence across all sites. The team's goal is to provide world-class workplaces and infrastructure that accelerate innovation and production, enabling engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to move faster and scale smarter. The Infrastructure team plays a critical role in the company's growth by enabling operational readiness, infrastructure scalability, and execution velocity across all sites. They focus on removing physical and operational bottlenecks, supporting manufacturing growth, and ensuring that the environments powering the robots evolve with the technology.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in physical security, including experience leading security operations across multiple sites or complex environments.
• Experience managing on-site security teams, incident response, access control systems, CCTV, visitor management, and guard operations.
• Demonstrated experience building or scaling physical security programs in operationally intensive environments.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong communication, judgment, and de-escalation skills with the ability to operate effectively in highly dynamic environments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in robotics, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, defense, or other high-consequence industries.
• Background in corporate security, industrial security, military, law enforcement, or intelligence combined with strong private-sector operating experience.
• Experience supporting environments with sensitive R&D, prototypes, or intellectual property protection requirements.
• Familiarity with crisis management, business continuity, executive protection, or emergency response planning.
• CPP, PSP, or similar security certifications.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a security program across our San Carlos and Hayward sites that keeps people safe, protects critical work, and supports fast-moving day-to-day operations without slowing teams down.
• Create a high-standard on-site security operation with strong coverage, clear escalation paths, and consistent real-time response across incidents, investigations, visitors, and workplace safety situations.
• Develop and lead a security team that is trusted, operationally sharp, calm under pressure, and capable of handling sensitive situations with professionalism and sound judgment.
• Partner closely with Facilities, Manufacturing, IT, Legal, and People teams to identify operational risks early, improve site readiness, and strengthen overall workplace safety and resilience.
• Build scalable security processes, reporting, and emergency response programs that improve visibility, decision-making, and operational readiness as 1X continues to grow.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior