Firmware Engineer Intern, Robotics and Surgery Engineering at Neuralink

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About Neuralink:</strong></p> <p>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.</p></div><p><strong>Team Description:</strong></p> <p>At Neuralink, we're engineering the future of automated surgeries, focusing on the safe and effective implantation of our groundbreaking Neuralink implant. Our team — a cross-functional mix of roboticists, engineers from various disciplines, and medical professionals — collaborates on developing a surgical flow from first principles. In this critical role, you'll straddle the cutting-edge worlds of robotics, software, and neuroscience.</p> <p><strong>Job Description and Responsibilities:</strong></p> <p>This is a new role for our team that will allow you to create new embedded systems from scratch while challenging and refining the old. As a Firmware Engineer Intern, your responsibilities will encompass:</p> <ul> <li>Developing and optimizing embedded software for robotic surgery applications</li> <li>Streamlining our codebase by refining and, when necessary, retiring legacy embedded software</li> <li>Rigorous testing and validation of software systems to meet the highest safety and reliability standards</li> <li>Participating in peer code reviews</li> <li>Writing drivers and applications to extend the functionality of our robotics</li> <li>Specifying hardware and software choices as we develop future hardware platforms</li> <li>Sharing your findings and progress with the team in a collaborative environment</li> </ul> <p><strong>Required Qualifications:</strong><strong><br></strong></p> <ul> <li>Demonstrated track record of success in a science or engineering field, evidenced by outstanding projects, innovations, or advanced problem-solving</li> <li>Proven experience in software development, preferably with exposure to embedded systems</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong><strong><br></strong></p> <p><em>Embedded Software Development:</em></p> <ul> <li>2+ years of experience with embedded systems</li> <li>Proficient with common communication protocols (SPI, UART, I2C, etc.)</li> <li>Comfortable/working knowledge of more advanced protocols such as PCIe, MIPI CSI/DSI, USB, and 802.3</li> <li>Proficient in at least one embedded language such as C, C++, or Rust</li> <li>Proficient with embedded toolchains and workflow</li> </ul> <p><strong>Experience building and bringing-up MCUs or FPGAs</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience with embedded stacks for ARM cores</li> <li>Experience developing on embedded Linux platforms</li> <li>Experience with embedded Linux kernel configuration and device tree setup</li> <li>Experience with kernel driver development</li> <li>Experience with ARM bootloaders</li> <li>Experience coding drivers for actuators and sensors</li> <li>Experience with high-speed data acquisition and processing</li> </ul> <p><em>Electrical Engineering:</em></p> <ul> <li>Foundational understanding of MCU architectures and peripheral integration</li> <li>Solid knowledge in electrical engineering and DSP</li> <li>Ability to interpret electrical schematics and datasheets, along with proficiency in using lab equipment</li> </ul> <div class="description"> <div class="description"> <p><strong>Expected Compensation:</strong></p> <p>The anticipated hourly rate for this position is listed below.</p> <p><strong>California Hourly Flat Rate:<br></strong>$35/Hr USD</p> </div> </div><div class="content-conclusion"><div> <p><strong>What We Offer:</strong></p> <p>Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.</p> <ul> <li>An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields</li> <li>Growth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact</li> <li>Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan</li> <li>Paid holidays</li> <li>Commuter benefits</li> <li>Meals provided</li> <li>Equity (RSUs) <em>*Temporary Employees &amp; Interns excluded</em></li> <li>401(k) plan <em>*Interns initially excluded until they work 1,000 hours</em></li> <li>Parental leave <em>*Temporary Employees &amp; Interns excluded</em></li> <li>Flexible time off <em>*Temporary Employees &amp; Interns excluded</em></li> </ul> </div></div>