Network and Systems Engineer

About the role

Neuralink is looking for a hands-on Network & Systems Engineer with deep expertise in data center design, build, and operations. You will own the end-to-end lifecycle of our compute and network infrastructure — from site buildout and hardware procurement through deployment, automation, and day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate brings equal comfort on the data center floor and at the keyboard, thrives in a fast-paced high-stakes environment, and has a passion for building reliable, scalable systems from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate data center environments including power infrastructure (PDUs, UPS, generators), cooling systems (CRAC/CRAH, liquid cooling), and scalable racking solutions
• Procure, rack, cable, and commission server and network hardware; perform BIOS/firmware tuning and integration testing
• Own the full server lifecycle — from hardware selection and vendor coordination through deployment, maintenance, and decommission
• Administer and manage HPC clusters, storage systems, and high-speed networks
• Automate server provisioning using PXE/HTTP boot, scripting (Bash, PowerShell, Python), and configuration management tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Puppet
• Administer Linux and Windows server environments including OS deployment, patching, and performance tuning
• Deploy, maintain, and monitor campus network infrastructure including switching, routing, wireless, and NAC; respond aggressively to incidents to maintain uptime
• Plan and coordinate maintenance windows, upgrades, and expansions; maintain 24/7 on-call readiness
• Ensure all systems comply with HIPAA, PII handling requirements, and applicable cybersecurity standards (ISO, NIST)
• Author and maintain documentation including network topology, systems design, runbooks, and SOPs
• Manage network and server hardware inventory

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst, Arista, and enterprise wireless technologies
• Experience building and supporting HPC or high-density compute environments: GPU clusters, high-performance storage
• Working knowledge of routing protocols and network technologies: BGP, OSPF, ECMP, eBPF, SFLOW, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, NTP, PTP, ARP, CDP, LLDP
• Familiarity with DCIM tools and infrastructure monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana, or similar)
• Experience with firewalls, SDWAN, and enterprise security technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Wave Division Multiplexing, Fiber Optics, GPON, and FTTH
• Familiarity with cluster resource managers (Slurm, LSF, PBS)
• Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware/Hyper-V) and storage ecosystems (NAS/SAN, NFS/iSCSI)
• Exposure to real-time systems and industrial telemetry networks
• Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent data center certifications

Pay

The anticipated base salary for this position is $126,000 USD - $190,800 USD. In addition to base salary, Neuralink offers equity compensation in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSU) for all full-time employees.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
• Paid holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Meals provided
• 401(k) plan
• Parental leave
• Flexible time off