Software Engineer Intern, Implant

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.

About the team

The Brain Interfaces Software Team is responsible for the end-to-end software stack that manages implant communication, verification, manufacturing, and monitoring. We own client-side SDKs and full-stack platforms used by various divisions within the company. We are looking for versatile engineers who are interested in architecting and implementing elegant software solutions and who thrive with the autonomy to propose creative approaches to problems. Neuralink strives to be a meritocratic environment: we require honest and transparent communication to ensure the best ideas win out, and we believe the best solutions emerge when you assemble high-performing individuals and allow them to engage in rigorous and thoughtful inquiry.

Responsibilities

• Developing and improving Neuralink’s Implant and Charger SDK
• Maintaining Neuralink’s brain interface software and firmware build tooling
• Developing and improving Neuralink’s Implant manufacturing line acceptance software
• Maintaining Neuralink's Implant design control verification testing software
• Developing and improving Neuralink’s Implant recorder system
• Developing and improving Neuralink’s Implant monitoring system

Requirements

• Fluent in Python and C or Rust (don’t get hung up on this—being an exceptional software engineer matters above all)
• Experience (and comfortable) with the Linux/Unix systems and command line
• Evidence of exceptional ability in engineering, mathematics, or computer science
• Strong understanding of engineering first principles
• Strong intuition for what matters in a production system (vs. research-grade)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience developing software for safety-critical systems

About You

• You find large challenges exciting and enjoy discovering and defining problems as much as solving them
• You deliver. You may enjoy thoughtful conversations about problems and perfecting design, but in the end, you know that what matters is delivering reliable solutions. (Our ultimate aim is to help people; the “right” solution doesn’t always achieve that)
• You are mission-driven and goal-oriented in your approach to solving problems
• You feel a sense of urgency to get things done sooner rather than later—because there is so much we, as people, can contribute to the world and accomplish in this life, it’s a shame to waste time
• You are resourceful, flexible, and adaptable; no task is too big or too small

Pay

Based on California law, the following details are for California individuals only.
Hourly Rate: $35/Hr USD

Benefits

• Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits (Temporary Employees & Interns excluded unless noted otherwise):
• An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields
• Growth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
• Paid holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Meals provided
• Equity (RSUs)
• 401(k) plan (Interns initially excluded until they work 1,000 hours)
• Parental leave
• Flexible time off