Network and Systems Engineer

About 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

For Neuralink's Information Technology team, the corporate environment is production. It is where our groundbreaking research and development takes place and hosts our assembly lines, neural recording training and processing, and many other functions. The team builds critical systems and processes that safely accelerate our progress along the company's critical path.

Responsibilities

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.

• 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

Required Qualifications

• 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)