Embedded Software Engineer, Implant Embedded Systems 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>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.</p> <p><strong>Job Description and Responsibilities:&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>Own complex challenges from definition to solution</li> <li>Utilize your ability to work cross functionally to deliver safety critical systems while considering power, radio, and thermal requirements</li> <li>Take ownership of products and/or core features; from planning and design to execution and testing</li> <li>Build on your fundamental understanding of hardware while contributing to bare-metal firmware</li> <li>Embrace a fast-paced iterative environment that prioritizes shipping manufacturable solutions&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>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.</strong></p> <p><strong>Required Qualifications:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, related field, or equivalent experience&nbsp;</li> <li>1+ years of experience with embedded systems (including internships)</li> <li>Proficient in embedded C or Rust</li> <li>Ability to design bare-metal embedded systems in highly constrained environments</li> <li>Strong Electrical Engineering fundamentals&nbsp;</li> <li>Signal processing fundamentals&nbsp;</li> <li>You find enormous challenges exciting and enjoy discovering and defining problems as much as solving them</li> <li>You deliver. You may enjoy thoughtful conversations about problems and perfecting design, but in the end, you know that delivering reliable manufacturable solutions matters</li> <li>You are a cross-disciplinary team member. You are excited to work with and learn from chip designers to neuroscientists</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience with embedded stacks for ARM cores</li> <li>Experience with safety-critical systems</li> <li>Experience with FPGA development and testing</li> <li>Experience with RF, BLE, TCP/IP stacks from a practical embedded perspective</li> <li>Prior work or experience with applied cryptography and embedded systems security</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><strong>Expected Compensation:</strong></p> <p>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.</p></div><div class="title">Base Salary Range:</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$119,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$281,000 USD</span></div></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>