Embedded Software Engineer, Implant Embedded Systems

About the role

About Neuralink:

We are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world.

Team Description:

Join the Brain Interfaces Embedded Systems Team and be part of an elite team of engineers working on high-performance, safety-critical embedded systems for the next-generation brain-computer interfaces. You will have the opportunity to work closely with chip designers, electrical engineers, and software engineers on a small, fast-moving team.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

We are looking for experienced, hands-on engineers who are interested in exploring what's possible in highly powered and latency-constrained environments. Firmware is the kernel of operation for the implant, and you have the chance to define and implement features that have a significant impact on the product’s capabilities. As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will be expected to:

Own complex challenges from definition to solution

Utilize your ability to work cross functionally to deliver safety critical systems while considering power, radio, and thermal requirements

Take ownership of products and/or core features; from planning and design to execution and testing

Build on your fundamental understanding of hardware while contributing to bare-metal firmware

Embrace a fast-paced iterative environment that prioritizes shipping manufacturable solutions

Note: The team is hiring embedded engineers at all levels, both junior and senior. What matters most is evidence of exceptional abilities and a drive to succeed.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, related field, or equivalent experience

1+ years of experience with embedded systems (including internships)

Proficient in embedded C or Rust

Ability to design bare-metal embedded systems in highly constrained environments

Strong Electrical Engineering fundamentals

Signal processing fundamentals

You find enormous challenges exciting and enjoy discovering and defining problems as much as solving them

You deliver. You may enjoy thoughtful conversations about problems and perfecting design, but in the end, you know that delivering reliable manufacturable solutions matters

You are a cross-disciplinary team member. You are excited to work with and learn from chip designers to neuroscientists

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with embedded stacks for ARM cores

Experience with safety-critical systems

Experience with FPGA development and testing

Experience with RF, BLE, TCP/IP stacks from a practical embedded perspective

Prior work or experience with applied cryptography and embedded systems security

Expected Compensation:

The anticipated base salary for this position is expected to be within the following range. Your actual base pay will be determined by your job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We also believe in aligning our employees’ success with the company's long-term growth. As such, in addition to base salary, Neuralink offers equity compensation (in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSU)) for all full-time employees.

Base Salary Range:
$119,000 $281,000 USD

What We Offer:

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.

An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields

Growth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact

Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan

Paid holidays

Commuter benefits

Meals provided

Equity (RSUs) *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded

401(k) plan *Interns initially excluded until they work 1,000 hours

Parental leave *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded

Flexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded