Embedded Software Engineer Intern, Implant Embedded Systems
Neuralink · San Francisco, CA · 1 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$35/hrInternship
About the role
The Brain Interfaces Embedded Systems Team, a division of the Brain Interfaces Hardware Department, develops high-performance, safety-critical embedded systems for the next-generation of brain-computer interfaces. This internship offers hands-on training, mentorship, and involvement in real-world projects.
Job Description and Responsibilities
- Build on cross-functional skills, collaborating with engineers who develop safety-critical systems while considering power, radio, and thermal requirements
- Gain experience in delivering products and/or core features from planning and design to execution and testing
- Grow fundamental understanding of hardware while contributing to bare-metal firmware in C
- Contribute to codebase organization, prioritizing modular formats for hardware bifurcation in the field
- Develop the ability to improve system performance by decreasing latency and enhancing battery life, reliability, and safety
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience with embedded systems
- Proficient in C/C++ and Python
- Knowledge of MCU architectures, peripherals, and development environments
- Comfortable reading electrical schematics and datasheets
- Strong understanding of the embedded toolchains and workflow
- Deep knowledge of EE & DSP fundamentals
- Experience with hardware/software debugging using lab equipment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with embedded stacks for ARM cores
- Experience with safety-critical systems
- Experience with FPGA development and testing
- Experience with RF, BLE, and TCP/IP stacks from an embedded perspective
- Prior work or experience with applied cryptography and embedded systems security
Expected Compensation
The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $35/Hr USD.
What We Offer
- Full-time employees are eligible for various benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays, commuter benefits, meals provided, equity (RSUs), 401(k) plan, parental leave, and flexible time off.