Senior Device Management Engineer - Linux

About 1X 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. About the Team The IT & Infrastructure Engineering team builds and operates the foundational systems that power 1X employees, robots, manufacturing environments, and operational infrastructure. We focus on creating secure, scalable, and highly automated environments that enable engineering and operations teams to move quickly and reliably. Linux systems and endpoint infrastructure are critical to how 1X develops, deploys, and operates robotics systems across engineering labs, manufacturing floors, and corporate environments. Your Charter Own and scale the Linux device management infrastructure across 1X’s rapidly growing robotics organization. This role is responsible for building secure, automated, and reliable Linux fleet management solutions that support engineering productivity, operational scalability, and strong security posture across development and production environments. Key Outcomes 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 Key Competencies Deep expertise managing Linux endpoints and infrastructure at scale Strong automation and scripting skills using Python, Bash, or similar tooling Experience with configuration management and device orchestration platforms such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or Salt Strong understanding of endpoint security, patch management, compliance, and systems hardening best practices Excellent troubleshooting and operational problem-solving skills across distributed systems environments Minimum 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 Preferred Skills 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 What does a successful 1X Team Member look like 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. Compensation Range $160,000 - $200,000 + Equity 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 Equal Opportunity Employer 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.