Principal Enterprise IT Engineer

Principal Enterprise IT Engineer, IT & Security

About 1X : We’re an AI and robotics company based in Palo Alto, California, on a mission to build a truly abundant society through general-purpose robots capable of performing any kind of work autonomously. We believe that to truly understand the world and grow in intelligence, humanoid robots must live and learn alongside us. That’s why we’re focused on developing friendly home robots designed to integrate seamlessly into everyday life. We’re looking for curious, driven, and passionate people who want to help shape the future of robotics and AI. If this mission excites you, we’d be thrilled to hear from you and explore how you might contribute to our journey.

Role Overview

The Principal Enterprise IT Engineer will lead the strategy, architecture, and implementation of enterprise IT systems across the company. This role will define standards for identity, endpoint management, collaboration, and security while scaling IT infrastructure to support rapid organizational growth. You’ll play a key leadership role, mentoring senior engineers and influencing cross-functional and executive stakeholders to align IT operations with strategic business needs.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive enterprise IT strategy, architecture, and roadmaps across identity, collaboration, and device platforms
• Lead administration and scaling of Google Workspace, Okta, Intune, and MDM platforms with a focus on Zero Trust principles
• Develop and implement automation frameworks and scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell) to streamline IT operations
• Align IT systems with compliance standards (e.g., SOC2, ISO 27001) and proactively mitigate enterprise risks
• Ensure seamless integration of IT systems with engineering, manufacturing, and robotics environments
• Act as senior escalation point for IT operations, mentoring IT engineers and building a high-performance function
• Influence executive and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure IT strategy supports business growth

Requirements

Benefits & Compensation

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, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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