Embedded Software Engineer, Implant Embedded SystemsAustin, Texas, United States; South San Francisco, California, United StatesAbout 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 solutionUtilize your ability to work cross functionally to deliver safety critical systems while considering power, radio, and thermal requirementsTake ownership of products and/or core features; from planning and design to execution and testingBuild on your fundamental understanding of hardware while contributing to bare-metal firmwareEmbrace a fast-paced iterative environment that prioritizes shipping manufacturable solutionsNote: 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 experience1+ years of experience with embedded systems (including internships)Proficient in embedded C or RustAbility to design bare-metal embedded systems in highly constrained environmentsStrong Electrical Engineering fundamentalsSignal processing fundamentalsYou find enormous challenges exciting and enjoy discovering and defining problems as much as solving themYou deliver.
You may enjoy thoughtful conversations about problems and perfecting design, but in the end, you know that delivering reliable manufacturable solutions mattersYou are a cross-disciplinary team member. You are excited to work with and learn from chip designers to neuroscientistsPreferred Qualifications:Experience with embedded stacks for ARM coresExperience with safety-critical systemsExperience with FPGA development and testingExperience with RF, BLE, TCP/IP stacks from a practical embedded perspectivePrior work or experience with applied cryptography and embedded systems securityExpected 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 USDWhat We Offer:An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fieldsGrowth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impactExcellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO planPaid holidaysCommuter benefitsMeals providedEquity (RSUs) *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded401(k) plan *Interns initially excluded until they work 1,000 hoursParental leave *Temporary Employees & Interns excludedFlexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded