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1X Technologies reviews · checked 29 Oct 2026

Is 1X Technologies a good place to work?

Mostly. 1X hires its robot operators as full-time employees with posted pay, equity and full benefits, but the pay trails local living costs, no employee rating could be read, and control of the company is in play. The job may change with the company. The Information reported in August 2026 that SoftBank was in talks to buy control of 1X at about $6 billion, after 1X raised under half of a $1 billion goal; NEO deliveries are only promised for 2026.

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1X Technologies, reviewed

Researched October 2026 · 11 sources

It pays $25 to $36/hr in checked postings (stated by the employer).

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Who is behind it

1X Technologies was founded in Norway in 2014 as Halodi Robotics by CEO Bernt Børnich and is based in Palo Alto, California, with operator and factory jobs posted in San Carlos and Hayward. The OpenAI Startup Fund led its 2023 round and EQT Ventures its $100 million round in January 2024. It sells the NEO home humanoid ($20,000, or $499 a month) and says its Hayward factory, with 200+ staff, began full production in April 2026.

Getting paid

Operators are full-time hourly employees, with equity offered. The swing-shift Data Collection Operator post states $28 to $36 an hour, plus medical, dental and vision cover, paid time off, a 401(k) match (100% of the first 3%, 50% of the next 2%), commuter benefits and catered lunches. It does not state shift hours or pay frequency.

Worker sentiment

Physical role: standing shifts, wearing capture equipment.

Verified active

2 open roles on 1X Technologies, independently checked 28 Oct 2026.

Who can join

On-site at 1X's San Carlos, California facility for the operator roles; other on-site 1X roles are posted for Hayward, California. Not a work-from-home role.

What people praise

  • The benefits are full: medical, dental and vision cover, disability and life insurance, parental leave, a 401(k) match and catered lunches, with equity offered on the operator role.
  • No degree or robot experience is required: the minimum is following set procedures precisely, being at ease in VR and staying physically active; robotics experience is only preferred.
  • The role builds skills beyond driving the robot: operators annotate the data they collect, write issue reports and help improve the team's procedures and tools as it scales.

What people complain about

  • The operator post pays $28 to $36 an hour; MIT's living wage for a single adult with no children in San Mateo County, which includes San Carlos, was $38.44 when read in October 2026.
  • The physical limits are strict: operators must be 5'5" to 6'0" tall to use the VR gear, lift up to 50 lbs, wear equipment of up to 30 lbs and stay on their feet for long stretches.
  • We could not read any employee review: Glassdoor, Indeed and Comparably refused plain reads on October 29, 2026, and a Blind thread asking about 1X's pay and culture had no first-hand answer.

What has gone wrong

  • October 2025. At NEO's launch, CEO Bernt Børnich told the Wall Street Journal's Joanna Stern that much of the work would at first be done by remote operators, and that buyers must accept a human seeing inside their home. 1X says these Experts are its own employees in the US and join only at times an owner schedules and accepts.
  • April 2026. After its 10,000 first-year NEOs sold out in five days, 1X answered buyers asking "Where is my NEO?": some would get one in 2026 and some later, while it scaled manufacturing and expanded home testing by its own staff. Its order page still says only that US deliveries start in 2026.
  • August 2026. Reuters relayed a report by The Information that SoftBank was in talks to buy a majority stake in 1X at about $6 billion; Reuters could not confirm it. Citing the same report, TechStartups said 1X had raised less than half of the $1 billion it sought in 2025 at a $10 billion valuation, and that terms could change.
Who it suits

Best for: People near San Carlos, California, between 5'5" and 6'0", at ease in VR and able to lift 50 lbs and stay on their feet, who want a benefited full-time hourly job with equity at a home-robot maker. Not for: Anyone outside that height range, who needs remote work or pay that covers San Mateo County living costs on one income, or who wants an independent record of how the employer treats its operators.

Honest catches

  • Pay here is stated by the employer, not measured live from a job feed, so treat it as a benchmark rather than a guaranteed rate.
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Common questions about 1X Technologies

Is 1X Technologies a good place to work?

Mostly. 1X hires its robot operators as full-time employees with posted pay, equity and full benefits, but the pay trails local living costs, no employee rating could be read, and control of the company is in play. The job may change with the company. The Information reported in August 2026 that SoftBank was in talks to buy control of 1X at about $6 billion, after 1X raised under half of a $1 billion goal; NEO deliveries are only promised for 2026.

Is 1X Technologies legit?

Yes. 1X Technologies was founded in Norway in 2014 as Halodi Robotics by CEO Bernt Børnich and is based in Palo Alto, California, with operator and factory jobs posted in San Carlos and Hayward. The OpenAI Startup Fund led its 2023 round and EQT Ventures its $100 million round in January 2024. It sells the NEO home humanoid ($20,000, or $499 a month) and says its Hayward factory, with 200+ staff, began full production in April 2026.

Does 1X Technologies pay?

Yes. Backed by OpenAI and EQT Ventures; builds the NEO home humanoid. Payouts: Hourly + equity, regular payroll. Operators are full-time hourly employees, with equity offered. The swing-shift Data Collection Operator post states $28 to $36 an hour, plus medical, dental and vision cover, paid time off, a 401(k) match (100% of the first 3%, 50% of the next 2%), commuter benefits and catered lunches. It does not state shift hours or pay frequency.

How do employees rate 1X Technologies?

Praised: The benefits are full: medical, dental and vision cover, disability and life insurance, parental leave, a 401(k) match and catered lunches, with equity offered on the operator role. Criticised: The operator post pays $28 to $36 an hour; MIT's living wage for a single adult with no children in San Mateo County, which includes San Carlos, was $38.44 when read in October 2026.

Has 1X Technologies had any problems or incidents?

October 2025: At NEO's launch, CEO Bernt Børnich told the Wall Street Journal's Joanna Stern that much of the work would at first be done by remote operators, and that buyers must accept a human seeing inside their home. 1X says these Experts are its own employees in the US and join only at times an owner schedules and accepts. April 2026: After its 10,000 first-year NEOs sold out in five days, 1X answered buyers asking "Where is my NEO?": some would get one in 2026 and some later, while it scaled manufacturing and expanded home testing by its own staff. Its order page still says only that US deliveries start in 2026. August 2026: Reuters relayed a report by The Information that SoftBank was in talks to buy a majority stake in 1X at about $6 billion; Reuters could not confirm it. Citing the same report, TechStartups said 1X had raised less than half of the $1 billion it sought in 2025 at a $10 billion valuation, and that terms could change.

Does 1X Technologies have jobs open now?

Yes. Its public job board has 2 1X Technologies jobs open (checked 28 Oct 2026).

Who is 1X Technologies a good fit for?

A good fit: People near San Carlos, California, between 5'5" and 6'0", at ease in VR and able to lift 50 lbs and stay on their feet, who want a benefited full-time hourly job with equity at a home-robot maker. A poor fit: Anyone outside that height range, who needs remote work or pay that covers San Mateo County living costs on one income, or who wants an independent record of how the employer treats its operators.

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