About 1X
We build humanoid robots that work alongside people to solve labor shortages and create abundance.
The Role
We are seeking a high-ownership Operations Lead to drive cross-functional execution for Data Collection. This role owns the department’s dependency and execution system. You are responsible for ensuring that operational blockers impacting throughput, utilization, and quality are clearly defined, assigned to the correct owners, tracked against committed timelines, and resolved.
You do not manage operator performance. You do not own other teams’ functions. You own follow-through, clarity, and structural resolution of cross-functional issues. Escalations route through the Director of Data Collection.
Responsibilities
Own the Execution System
Maintain the master blocker and dependency tracker
Ensure every issue has a clearly defined problem statement, owner, success criteria, and deadline
Drive consistent follow-up until resolution
Drive Cross-Functional Accountability
Translate operational gaps into clear, structured requirements
Align stakeholders across Fleet, Hardware, QA, AI, and other teams
Enforce committed timelines and surface risks early
Prevent Slippage
Identify risks before deadlines are missed
Proactively follow up on open commitments
Prepare structured escalation summaries when required
Close the Loop
Validate that fixes resolve the root cause
Reduce recurring issues through documentation and process clarity
Strengthen operating rhythm across departments
Advance Department Reliability
5+ years in operations, program management, robotics, hardware, manufacturing, or production environments
Proven ability to drive execution across teams without direct authority
Strong structured problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
Demonstrated history of removing operational bottlenecks
High bias for action and strong follow-through
Clear, direct communicator
Comfortable working on-site and close to live operations
Performance Expectations
Majority of cross-functional blockers resolved without Director escalation
Clear visibility into aging issues and recovery plans
Reduced recurrence of previously closed issues
Predictable, structured follow-through across teams
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $115,000 – $140,000 + Equity
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
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.
