Software Engineer, Neuralink
BCI Applications
$150-281k
+ Equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units
Brain-machine interfaces to connect humans and computers
Open for applications
Brain-machine interfaces to connect humans and computers
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
$150-281k
+ Equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To create a generalised brain interface to restore autonomy to those with unmet medical needs today and unlock human potential tomorrow.
Role
Who you are
- Strong experience with full-stack development; experience with native (desktop/ Android/ iOS) preferred
- Strong experience in operating system knowledge in low latency concurrency programming, memory management and networking
- Fluent in programming languages such as Swift, Objective-C, Kotlin or Java
- Experience in architecting elegant, maintainable, performant and reliable user facing software applications
- Evidence in delivering high-impact projects to users or businesses with clear metrics and fast iteration cycle
- Evidence of exceptional ability in engineering
- Strong understanding of engineering first principles
- You are resourceful, flexible, and adaptable; no task is too big or too small
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience
- The team is hiring software engineers at all levels, both junior and senior. What matters most is evidence of exceptional abilities and a drive to succeed
What the job involves
- The Brain Computer Interface (BCI) Applications Team is responsible for delivering a product that gives people with paralysis the ability to control computers, phones, and robotic arms with their minds at the same speed and functionality level as able-bodied people can
- The team works closely with the PRIME clinical study patients which allows them fast and direct feedback about new features from users. The work in the team is multidisciplinary and team members have diverse backgrounds in software engineers, design engineering, ML engineering and neuro-engineering
- As a Software Engineer in the BCI team, you will collaborate with our users, specifically clinical trial participants, to comprehend their requirements and engineer brain-computer interface software systems that deliver exceptional user experiences
- You will take the lead in creating innovative applications, implementing new features, and resolving existing issues to enhance the overall functionality of the software
- Develop, test, and validate software systems
- Work with cross-functional teams to design new BCI functionalities and novel computer user interfaces
- Work with study participants to iterate on and further refine the software
- Mentor others in achieving engineering excellence and be a catalyst on the team through code review, design review, and technical presentations
- Write algorithms to decode brain activity
- Design user experiences centered around brain control
Our take
Neuralink is a company developing ultra-high bandwidth brain-machine interfaces to connect humans and computers. Its primary objective is to help people with paralysis to gain more autonomy in their everyday lives, with the possibility that its tech will be used to enhance the abilities of the wider community further in the future.
For many, brain implants such as those being developed by Neuralink belong firmly in the realm of sci-fi. That said, the idea of interfacing machines with the brain for medical purposes has existed for some time, with examples including cochlear implants and Deep Brain Stimulation. Having secured FDA approval in 2023, Neuralink has since completed human trials, with Elon Musk announcing in 2024 that its first patients are reacting well - a significant step in its ambitious proposals becoming a reality.
The human tests have made the company more appealing to investors, and Neuralink has since raised considerable funds towards advancing its research. It should be noted, though, that despite this positive attention, much discussion surrounding the company regards its animal testing practices, which - some sources say - may have resulted in more animal deaths than necessary as staff were pressured to push for the FDA approval. Despite the ethical debate surrounding Neuralink's practices, its implants seem to be working at their early stages.
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Insights
18% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Jun 2025
$650m
SERIES E
Aug 2023
$323m
SERIES D
Total funding: $1.3bn
Company benefits
- 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
- Flexible time off + paid holidays
- Equity + 401(k) plan
- Commuter Benefits
- Meals provided
- Parental leave
Company HQ
Fremont, CA
Leadership
Max Hodak
(Co-Founder & President)Founder and CEO of Science. Former Founder and CEO at Transcriptic, and previously at MyFit. Was a Research Assistant at Duke University Medical Center for 4 years.
Elon Musk
(Co-Founder & CEO)Founder, Chairman, CEO and CTO of SpaceX. CEO and Product Architect at Tesla. Owner, Chairman and CTO of X Corp. Co-founder of OpenAI, and President of the Musk Foundation.
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