Base Salary
$151k - $281k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop, validate, test, and deploy software systems for neural interfaces and data acquisition systems.
- Write algorithms to decode and modulate neural activity.
- Own end-to-end software engineering for neural stimulation control, the Blindsight visual prosthesis, and medical imaging data pipelines.
- Design user experiences centered on neural control of devices.
- Mentor others through code reviews, design reviews, and technical presentations.
- Present results collaboratively and support research sessions with neuroengineers and animal training specialists.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Fluency in modern high-performance backend languages such as Python, Golang, C++, or Rust.
- Hardware/software debugging skills using lab equipment.
- Strong understanding of engineering first principles.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, adaptability, resourcefulness, and goal orientation.
- Preferred experience with hardware-connected software, robotics, control theory, human-robot interaction, or real-time systems.
- Preferred working knowledge of compiled and system languages, ideally C/C++ or Rust.
- Preferred experience developing software for macOS or iOS using Objective-C or Swift.
- Comfort working closely with animals in a research environment.
Benefits
- Full-time employees receive medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan.
- Paid holidays, commuter benefits, meals, parental leave, flexible time off, and a 401(k) plan are offered, with stated exclusions or eligibility conditions for temporary employees and interns.
- Equity compensation in the form of RSUs is offered to full-time employees; temporary employees and interns are excluded.
About Neuralink
Neuralink is a neurotechnology company building a generalized input/output platform for the brain. Our work has the potential to restore autonomy to those with unmet medical needs and fundamentally transform how humans interact with the world. Our core technology is an implantable brain-computer interface with ultra-thin, flexible electrode threads placed precisely by a surgical robot, enabling high-bandwidth, bidirectional interaction with neural signals. We’ve received multiple FDA Breakthrough Device designations and are conducting clinical trials around the world. Trial participants are exploring how our implant could enhance their daily lives — controlling digital devices like computers and smartphones, operating physical devices like robotic arms and wheelchairs, and translating thought directly into speech and text. Developing brain-computer interfaces is an interdisciplinary challenge, and we’re looking for exceptional talent across engineering, science, and operations. Explore opportunities to contribute to our mission at neuralink.com/careers.