Jobs at Neuralink

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Neuralink, founded in 2016, is a neurotechnology firm headquartered in San Francisco that develops implantable brain‑computer interface devices. Their flagship product, the Neuralink Implant, integrates a flexible polymer electrode array with a miniature neural‑interface chip to record and stimulate neural activity. The company’s public demonstrations—such as a pig with a working implant and a monkey that can play video games using thought—position it at the forefront of BCI research and commercial deployment.

Neuralink hires across a spectrum of technical and non‑technical roles. Engineers—electrical, mechanical, firmware, and software—design and test the implant hardware and the surgical robots that deliver it. Neuroscientists and neuroengineers develop signal‑processing algorithms and conduct pre‑clinical trials. Product managers, regulatory specialists, and operations staff handle device certification, logistics, and manufacturing scale‑up. Candidates should expect technical interviews that test domain knowledge, problem‑solving speed, and the ability to prototype under tight timelines.

Job Transparency’s listings give you a clear salary baseline for each role, broken down by location and seniority. Coupled with employee sentiment scores and direct reviews, the data lets you compare Neuralink’s compensation to similar cutting‑edge neurotech firms, assess workload expectations, and decide if the equity package matches your career goals. Armed with this insight, you can negotiate confidently and target the positions that align with your skill set.

Software Engineer, Next Gen

Company: Neuralink

Location: Other US Location

Posted Dec 07, 2023

This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training and social, and recreational programs. Neuralink provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Meals provided. Commuter Benefits. Growth potential. Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan; parental leave. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the interview process, please let us know. Neuralink values candidates of all backgrounds. Equity + 401(k) plan. Flexible time off + paid holidays.

Software Engineer, Next Gen

Company: Neuralink

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Dec 07, 2023

This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training and social, and recreational programs. Neuralink provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Meals provided. Commuter Benefits. Growth potential. Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan; parental leave. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the interview process, please let us know. Neuralink values candidates of all backgrounds. Equity + 401(k) plan. Flexible time off + paid holidays.

Analytical Chemist

Company: Neuralink

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Dec 02, 2023

This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training and social, and recreational programs. Neuralink provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Meals provided. Commuter Benefits. Growth potential. Proficient in Google Docs, ChemDraw or equivalent chemistry software, Google Drive, ChemDraw, and Gmail. Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan; parental leave. Familiarity with method development, validation, and statistical analysis. Exposure to animal bodily fluids, including blood. In-depth knowledge of analytical techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, spectrometry, and titration.

Regulatory & Technical Writer

Company: Neuralink

Location: Other US Location

Posted Nov 09, 2023

Neuralink is a company developing brain-computer interfaces to assist people with paralysis and potentially expand human abilities. The Clinical team is crucial in planning, launching, and executing clinical trials, adhering to high standards of Good Clinical Practice (GCP). They seek a Medical/Regulatory/Technical writer with a Life Sciences or Engineering degree, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and strong writing, organizational, and project management skills. The role involves creating high-quality documents for regulatory interactions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring scientific accuracy and consistency. Neuralink offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth and impact.

Surgery Operations Engineer Intern

Company: Neuralink

Location: Other US Location

Posted Nov 17, 2023

This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training and social, and recreational programs. Meals provided. Commuter Benefits. Neuralink provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Growth potential. Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan; parental leave. Understanding of surgery, animal research, neuroscience, and/or engineering Familiarity with medical and engineering terminology and tools Relevant experience supporting a technical team. Neuralink values candidates of all backgrounds. Flexible time off + paid holidays. Background in Bioengineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Engineering/Research, Systems Engineering, Computer Science Pay Transparency: Based on California law, the following details are for California individuals only:California hourly rate:$28/hr USD For full-time employees, your compensation package will include two major components: salary and equity.

Surgery Operations Engineer Intern

Company: Neuralink

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Nov 17, 2023

This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training and social, and recreational programs. Meals provided. Commuter Benefits. Neuralink provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Growth potential. Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan; parental leave. Understanding of surgery, animal research, neuroscience, and/or engineering Familiarity with medical and engineering terminology and tools Relevant experience supporting a technical team. Neuralink values candidates of all backgrounds. Flexible time off + paid holidays. Equity + 401(k) plan.

Technical Writer

Company: Neuralink

Location: Other US Location

Posted Dec 02, 2023

This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training and social, and recreational programs. Meals provided. Commuter Benefits. Growth potential. Neuralink provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Familiarity with hardware, software, and firmware development and production. Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan; parental leave. Equity + 401(k) plan. You are excited to work with and learn from software, mechanical, electrical, materials, biological engineers, and neuroscientists. Neuralink values candidates of all backgrounds.

Software Engineer, Implant

Company: Neuralink

Location: Other US Location

Posted Dec 03, 2023

This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training and social, and recreational programs. Neuralink provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Meals provided. Commuter Benefits. Growth potential. Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan; parental leave. Equity + 401(k) plan. Neuralink values candidates of all backgrounds. Flexible time off + paid holidays. You are resourceful, flexible, and adaptable; no task is too big or too small.

Software Engineer, Lab Systems

Company: Neuralink

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Dec 02, 2023

This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training and social, and recreational programs. Neuralink provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Meals provided. Commuter Benefits. Growth potential. Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan; parental leave. Neuralink values candidates of all backgrounds. You are excited to work with and learn from software, mechanical, electrical, materials, biological engineers, and neuroscientists. Flexible time off + paid holidays. Equity + 401(k) plan.

Internal Audit Lead

Company: Neuralink

Location: Other US Location

Posted Nov 17, 2023

This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training and social, and recreational programs. Neuralink provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Meals provided. Commuter Benefits. Growth potential. Proficient in Google Docs, ChemDraw or equivalent chemistry software, Google Drive, ChemDraw, and Gmail. Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan; parental leave. Familiarity with method development, validation, and statistical analysis. Exposure to animal bodily fluids, including blood. In-depth knowledge of analytical techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, spectrometry, and titration.

Robot Optics Intern

Company: Neuralink

Location: Other US Location

Posted Nov 17, 2023

This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training and social, and recreational programs. Neuralink provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Meals provided. Commuter Benefits. Work Environment: Laboratory, vivarium, office. Experience with optical simulation software (Zemax, CodeV, OSLO, LightTools, etc.) Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan; parental leave. Growth potential. Neuralink values candidates of all backgrounds. Proficient in Google Docs, Google Drive, and Gmail.

Quality Engineering Intern

Company: Neuralink

Location: Other US Location

Posted Dec 07, 2023

This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training and social, and recreational programs. Meals provided. Commuter Benefits. Neuralink provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Growth potential. Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan; parental leave. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the interview process, please let us know. Neuralink values candidates of all backgrounds. Equity + 401(k) plan. Generate, edit, and maintain QMS documentation, including but not limited to, departmental documents, procedures, work instructions, templates, and training materials including change control.

Frequently Asked Questions

What it's like to work at Neuralink?
Working at Neuralink means being part of a small, mission‑driven team that tackles life‑changing neural engineering challenges. The environment blends rigorous scientific research with rapid engineering iteration. Teams collaborate across neuroscience, hardware, software, and regulatory domains, and meetings often pivot on real‑time data from pre‑clinical trials. Employees report a flat hierarchy that encourages direct dialogue with senior leaders, and the company offers equity that can grow significantly if the product succeeds. The work schedule is intense, with long hours during prototype cycles, but the company provides flexible remote options for non‑surgical roles and a generous time‑off policy for medical emergencies.
What types of positions are available?
Neuralink’s job board lists roles in electrical engineering, firmware and software development, mechanical design, surgical robotics, neuro‑signal processing, clinical research, regulatory affairs, product management, manufacturing, and operations. The company also needs expertise in data science, quality assurance, and cybersecurity to protect neural data. Look for titles such as "Neural Implant Engineer", "BCI Firmware Lead", "Neuroscience Research Associate", and "Regulatory Affairs Specialist".
How to stand out as an applicant?
To stand out, demonstrate a strong foundation in neuroengineering or a related field—publications, patents, or a portfolio of BCI prototypes are compelling. Highlight experience with real‑time signal processing, high‑density electrode arrays, or robotic surgical systems. Show that you can prototype quickly: include code repositories, open‑source contributions, or hardware build logs. Prepare to discuss how you iterated on a design under resource constraints. Finally, articulate a clear vision for how your work could accelerate Neuralink’s mission to treat neurological disorders and enable AI‑human symbiosis.

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