Full-Time
Production Buyer
Posted on 9/3/2025
1X
1,001-5,000 employees
Develops human-like androids for enterprise operations
No salary listed
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship
Hayward, CA, USA
In Person
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- Experience in purchasing and material planning within a supply chain context
- Ability to collaborate with demand planning, manufacturing, and new product introduction teams
- Strong understanding of supplier management and procurement activities
- Experience in inventory management and optimization strategies
- Familiarity with New Product Introduction (NPI) processes
- Execute purchase orders based on forecasts from demand planning and production schedules
- Coordinate procurement activities with Global Supply Managers, aligning with sourcing strategies and supplier commitments
- Monitor supplier lead times and ensure on-time delivery; escalate risks of supply constraints
- Collaborate with demand planning to make accurate purchasing decisions and avoid shortages or excess inventory
- Maintain, track, and optimize inventory levels, including strategies for safety stock and alternate sourcing
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by sourcing materials, qualifying suppliers, and assisting manufacturing ramp-ups for prototypes and pre-production runs
- Maintain accurate purchase order records, enforce compliance with contract terms and pricing, and expedite critical orders when needed
- Coordinate with logistics to manage shipments and resolve delivery issues
- Curiosity and passion for robotics and AI
- Driven and motivated to contribute to the company's mission
1X is an engineering and robotics company that builds android robots to augment human labor in real-world work settings. The company’s flagship product, EVE, can move through spaces, turn corners, and open doors, using shared autonomy to operate with human guidance as needed. The product relies on specialized actuator systems paired with artificial intelligence to perform tasks that humans would normally do, enabling enterprises to boost productivity and address labor shortages. 1X differentiates itself by commercializing enterprise-ready androids and targeting the US market, leveraging its unique actuator design and AI stack to enable smooth, human-like movements that can navigate real environments. The company’s goal is to provide reliable, scalable robotic helpers that can carry out a range of tasks autonomously or with partial human control, increasing operational efficiency for enterprise customers.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Private
Total Funding
$139.5M
Headquarters
Moss, Norway
Founded
2014
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- OpenAI backing and $100M Series B fuel rapid R&D acceleration.
- Neo preorders at $20,000 signal strong early consumer demand.
- $1B funding pursuit targets $10B valuation amid investor interest.
What critics are saying
- Tesla Optimus undercuts Neo's $20,000 price by Q4 2026.
- Neo's frequent falls and teleoperation reject enterprise adoption.
- Privacy breaches from Neo cameras trigger 2026 EU sales bans.
What makes 1X unique
- 1X prioritizes home robots like Neo over industrial, unlike competitors.
- Proprietary Revo1 actuators mimic human muscle movements precisely.
- Redwood AI enables end-to-end autonomous household task execution.
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↑ 0%Robotics company 1X has launched preorders for Neo, billed as the world's first consumer-ready humanoid robot, priced at $20,000 or $499 monthly for a six-month commitment. The 5-foot-6-inch robot can perform household tasks like unloading dishwashers and watering plants, and features a built-in large language model. Neo has a soft body, moves slowly, carries up to 55 pounds, and runs for four hours per charge. However, the robot occasionally falls over and requires significant human assistance. Complex tasks require remote operation by 1X employees wearing VR headsets. The robot features cameras and can be remotely accessed for training purposes. 1X claims privacy safeguards are in place, though concerns remain about having a camera-equipped robot in homes.
Norwegian humanoid robot company 1X, backed by OpenAI, has released a new world model called 1X World Model (1XWM) designed to enhance robots' understanding and reasoning in the physical world. The model generates future videos from text and initial images during inference, then infers robot actions from these predictions. Trained on web videos and limited robot data, 1XWM targets 1X's Neo humanoid robot, currently in mass production for home use. Neo can generate predictive videos and reason about household tasks. However, the company noted the current model requires a dual modelling process for video and action generation and has not yet achieved true zero-shot execution. The development aims to give robots general behavioural capabilities for domestic scenarios.
XMAQUINA's BOT-07 proposal has been approved, allowing the use of $800k USDC to acquire common shares of 1X Technologies. The proposal passed with over 12 million votes and a 99% approval rate. Further details on the distribution will be announced soon.
The Robot ETF (562500) rose 1.50% by 9:49 AM, peaking at a 2% increase, outperforming the China Securities Robot Index by nearly 1%. Key stocks like Southern Network Technology and Oat Technology led gains. Trading volume exceeded ¥5 billion, indicating active market participation. 1X Technologies, backed by OpenAI, is seeking up to $1 billion in funding, aiming for a $10 billion valuation. The company recently launched the Neo Gamma home robot for early testing in numerous households.
1X Technologies, an AI-powered humanoid robot developer, acquired Kind Humanoid and is seeking $1 billion in funding after raising $100 million in Series B. This move highlights their growth ambitions in security, healthcare, and industrial automation. While the funding doesn't impact cryptocurrency markets, it signals investor confidence in robotics. The additional funds will accelerate R&D, enhance products, and expand market reach.