Software Engineer Intern, Implant

About the role

The Brain Interfaces Software Team at Neuralink 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.

Job 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

Required Qualifications

• Fluent in Python and C or Rust
• 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
• 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 Transparency

Hourly Rate: $35/Hr USD

What We Offer

• Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
• 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
• Parental leave
• Flexible time off