Senior Technical Recruiter - Mechanical

1X • San Carlos, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

1X is building humanoid robots designed to work in homes, handling chores and tasks to give people their time back. This involves solving complex challenges in robotics, AI, and manufacturing at scale, creating a safe and functional robot for family environments. The company has been developing these robots since 2014 and is now focused on shipping its flagship product, NEO, a home robot designed for real-world operation alongside people. The Talent team is crucial for scaling the organization that will build the future of humanoid robotics, partnering with various departments to attract exceptional talent. The Senior Mechanical Engineering Recruiter will play a key role in building the engineering organization responsible for designing and delivering the systems for NEO, partnering with hiring managers in mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering to identify talent, streamline hiring processes, and maintain high hiring standards.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience recruiting mechanical, electrical, hardware, systems, or related engineering talent.
• Proven experience managing full-cycle recruiting processes from sourcing through offer acceptance.
• Experience partnering directly with hiring managers and supporting technical interview processes.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience recruiting within robotics, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or other hardware-focused industries.
• Familiarity with multidisciplinary engineering organizations and systems-level product development.
• Experience supporting high-growth startup environments.
• Experience using advanced sourcing techniques and talent market mapping strategies.
• Experience building recruiting processes, interview frameworks, or talent programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality hires across mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering functions while maintaining exceptional candidate and hiring manager experiences.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines that reduce time-to-fill and improve hiring predictability across critical engineering roles.
• Establish trusted partnerships with engineering leaders and provide data-driven guidance throughout the hiring process.
• Improve recruiting effectiveness through sourcing innovation, interview calibration, process improvements, and talent market insights.
• Help ensure hiring decisions consistently align with 1X’s technical standards, organizational needs, and long-term growth objectives.

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
• Education Level: Associate degree