Jobs at Neuralink
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Software Engineering Intern, Design Controls Software
Company: Neuralink
Location: Other US Location
Posted Sep 26, 2023
If you find yourself excited by our mission but you don't check every box in the description, we encourage you to apply anyway!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. 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. We rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact. Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan; parental leave.Flexible time off + paid holidays.Equity + 401(k) plan.Commuter Benefits.Meals provided.Multiple studies have found that a higher percentage of women and BIPOC candidates won't apply if they don't meet every listed qualification. Bolstering the ability for all Neuralink manufacturing production to receive, inspect, produce, package, and deliver medical devices, while keeping a trail of where components have been, is vital to supporting in-human surgeries.Neuralink needs the ability to organize, define, and change medical device hardware / software to enable continuous improvement and to release new devices that can change the health outcomes of millions of people with disabilities.The projects you will work on will enable engineers to understand the required documentation for new device build plans and demonstrate the propagation of changes for devices undergoing the engineering change process.Key qualifications:Strong software engineering skills and computer science fundamentals.Ability to deliver with a strong sense of urgency in a fast-paced environmentAbility to autonomously scope and deliver software projects with complex requirements and several stakeholdersAbility to establish requirements in ambiguous problem spacesAbility to clearly communicate projects to both technical and non-technical audiencesAbility to receive feedback and iterate quickly Ability to lead project deliverables9+ months experience of application of technical skills outside of the classroom(examples: laboratory, research, extracurricular project teams, open source contributions, volunteering, personal projects or prior internship/work experience)Preferred qualifications:Familiarity with 21 CFR 820 design controls1+ previous technical internshipExperience with software version control and merge requestsPay Transparency:Based on California law, the following details are for California individuals only:California base salary range: $35—$35 USDFor full-time employees, your compensation package will include two major components: salary and equity. Neuralink values candidates of all backgrounds. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis. Guidance on salary for this role will be determined according to the level you enter the organization (with the ability to gain more through time as you contribute). Full-Time Employees are eligible for equity and benefits listed below in addition.What we offer:An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields. Growth potential. The projects an intern would work on include:Design Master Record (DMR)The DMR is a combined record / list of all documents necessary to reliably manufacture devices which meet all safety, functional, and regulatory requirements of the device build plans.There are current processes for recording device DMRs, but none that easily scale or demonstrate what needs review after documents which have changed.Design History Record (DHR) [second priority]The DHR is a medical device’s unit-specific lifecycle. They work in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment to autonomously own and deliver critical value for the company's mission.Job Responsibilities:The Design Controls Software Intern will work closely with the Process & Change Engineers and the Quality Systems team to create internal tools used for manufacturing medical devices. Company Description:We are creating the future of brain-computer interfaces: building devices now that have the potential to help people with paralysis regain mobility and independence and invent new technologies that could expand our abilities, our community, and our world.Team Description: Software Engineering Interns at Neuralink have the opportunity to partner with our electrical, microfabrication, chip designers, and neuro and mechanical engineers - to accelerate our pathway to human-ready brain-computer interfaces.
Procurement Intern
Company: Neuralink
Location: Other US Location
Posted Sep 19, 2023
If you find yourself excited by our mission but you don't check every box in the description, we encourage you to apply anyway!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. 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. The intern will assist in procurement activities, vendor management, contract negotiations, and order placement. The intern will need to incorporate lead time and bulk pricing in order to develop an effective workflow.Eventually, the Intern will work with vendors such as Mouser, Digikey, and Mcmaster to set up Automated Purchase Order requests to fulfill weekly orders.Key Qualifications:Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in supply chain management, procurement, or a related fieldStrong communication skills and ability to effectively engage with vendors and team membersHighly motivated to succeed, fast learner, and team player with a positive attitudeProficiency in GSuite and other procurement softwareFamiliarity with procurement processes and best practicesPreferred Qualifications:Minimum of 2 years of relevant internship experience in a biotech company or similar industryKnowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) or other regulatory requirements related to procurementFamiliarity with ERP tools, procurement processes, and systems.Pay Transparency:Based on California law, the following details are for California individuals only:California base salary range: $28—$28 USDFor full-time employees, your compensation package will include two major components: salary and equity. We rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact. Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan; parental leave.Flexible time off + paid holidays.Equity + 401(k) plan.Commuter Benefits.Meals provided.Multiple studies have found that a higher percentage of women and BIPOC candidates won't apply if they don't meet every listed qualification. Neuralink values candidates of all backgrounds. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and fast-paced procurement environment while contributing to the team's operational efficiency.The intern will be responsible for the following tasks:Assist with the management of Robot Surgery Engineering and Construction/Facilities ordersAssist with sourcing and negotiating contracts with vendors, and placing orders in the ProcurifyFollowing up with vendors to ensure timely deliverySupporting smaller procurement projects, such as ensuring compliance and developing new procurement policiesCollaborating with team members to maintain operational efficiencyThe intern will also be expected to:Communicate effectively with vendors and team membersBe organized and detail-orientedBe able to work independently and as part of a teamMust have the ability to analyze and interpret data and report findingsBe able to learn quickly and adapt to new situationsDuring the internship, the intern will have the opportunity to:Gain hands-on experience in procurement processes, sourcing, negotiation, and contract managementTo contribute to the efficient and effective procurement of goods and services for the company, maintaining operational efficiency in a dynamic, fast-paced procurement environmentSpecific Project Opportunities:As the intern becomes familiar with the Procurement process for the Robot Teams, the intern will start to contribute to developing processes for maintaining stock of commonly used components used in Robot Builds. Currently, the Robot team maintains an inventory of their common part numbers in a Spreadsheet. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis. Guidance on salary for this role will be determined according to the level you enter the organization (with the ability to gain more through time as you contribute). Full-Time Employees are eligible for equity and benefits listed below in addition.What we offer:An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields. Growth potential. The team manages supplier relationships, optimizes the supply chain, and finds cost-effective solutions to support the mission of the company.Job Description and Responsibilities:We are seeking a dedicated and motivated intern to support our Procurement Team during the fall semester. The intern could work with the person responsible for stocking components to upload a CSV file with items that need to be ordered to replenish stock.
Manufacturing Technician
Company: Neuralink
Location: Austin, TX
Posted Sep 16, 2023
If you find yourself excited by our mission but you don't check every box in the description, we encourage you to apply anyway!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. 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. You will ensure completed devices have traceability and meet acceptance criteria, while also supporting maintenance of the equipment used for manufacturing and communicating with stakeholders across the company.The Brain Interfaces Mechanical Engineering Team is responsible for the design, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, and delivery of the Neuralink Implant, Charger, and product accessories. We value rapid iterations on all aspects of this process to build high quality, safe, and advanced products. We collaborate with technical and operational teams across Neuralink to meet engineering, clinical, regulatory, and user needs. Job Responsibilities and Description: Mechanical/electrical assembly of implant and charger components, subassemblies, and integration of final assembliesBuild small implant subassemblies involving custom micron-scale electrode arrays and SoC with high precisionOperate equipment, such as flip-chip bonder and laser welderExecute equipment maintenance and calibration Package final products for deliveryMaintain parts inventoryRun functional testing of built hardware, including setup, instrumentation, and test executionKeep a clean, organized, and thoroughly maintained workspaceEnsure product quality and conformance to design requirementsAssist engineering with development builds and other tasksKey Qualifications: Technical: Proven hands-on dexterity and strong mechanical aptitudedPrecision: High attention to detail and ability to work with small, intricate parts and assembliesAdaptable: Willingness to adapt to frequently changing procedures and priorities; thrives in a dynamic and constantly changing environmentResourceful, flexible, and adaptable; no task is too big or too smallBasic familiarity with Microsoft Suite or Google Docs (Word documents, spreadsheets, presentations)Preferred Qualifications:1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environmentDemonstrated ability to read, interpret, and work from drawings and work instructionsExperience with small and delicate assemblies where precision is criticalExperience working in a team-based environment to achieve common goalsDemonstrated ability to visually detect defects and repair in a fast paced environment, and report them when necessaryDemonstrated ability to use electronic tools and basic software to document, communicate, identify, and resolve quality issues and defectsExpected Work Hours: 50 - 60 hours per weekPay Transparency: The following details are for Texas individuals only:Texas Pay Transparency$28—$36 USDFor full-time employees, your compensation package will include two major components: salary and equity. You will be engaged with many responsibilities day to day, including flip chip bonding, part cleaning and preparation, electronics potting, mounting implants to the surgical mechanisms, as well as component and assembly level testing of the electronics. We rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact. Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan; parental leave.Flexible time off + paid holidays.Equity + 401(k) plan.Commuter Benefits.Meals provided.Multiple studies have found that a higher percentage of women and BIPOC candidates won't apply if they don't meet every listed qualification. In addition, the role will coordinate production needs and demand fulfillment, and transform R&D processes into a high-quality rapid production environment. Neuralink values candidates of all backgrounds. Guidance on salary for this role will be determined according to the level you enter the organization (with the ability to gain more through time as you contribute). Full-Time Employees are eligible for equity and benefits listed below in addition.What we offer:An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields. Growth potential. As a Manufacturing Technician for the Implant team at Neuralink, you will be responsible for manufacturing our implants and accessories.The implanted device contains the micron-scale electrode threads and the electronics assembly containing the battery, chips, and circuit boards. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis. Company Description:We are creating the future of brain-computer interfaces: building devices now that have the potential to help people with paralysis regain mobility and independence and invent new technologies that could expand our abilities, our community, and our world.Team Description:Neuralink is developing high-bandwidth brain-computer interfaces (BCI) to help those with brain injuries in the near term and reduce AI risk to humanity in the long term.
Software Engineer, Robotics
Company: Neuralink
Location: Other US Location
Posted Sep 27, 2023
If you find yourself excited by our mission but you don't check every box in the description, we encourage you to apply anyway!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. 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. You are excited to work with and learn from software, mechanical, electrical, materials, biological engineers, and neuroscientists. Neuralink values candidates of all backgrounds. We rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact. Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan; parental leave.Flexible time off + paid holidays.Equity + 401(k) plan.Commuter Benefits.Meals provided.Multiple studies have found that a higher percentage of women and BIPOC candidates won't apply if they don't meet every listed qualification. You are comfortable communicating across teams.Resourceful, flexible and adaptable; no task is too big or too small.Key qualifications:Evidence of exceptional ability in engineering or computer science.Hands-on experience with robotics or high reliability systems.Experience coding in Linux and a system language like C/C++/Rust.Preferred qualifications:Experience in computer vision.Experience in microscopy.Experience in kinematics and motion planning.Experience working on medical robots.Experience working in high precision environment.Pay Transparency:Based on California law, the following details are for California individuals only:California base salary range: $115,000—$175,242 USDFor full-time employees, your compensation package will include two major components: salary and equity. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis. You may enjoy thoughtful conversations about problems and perfecting designs, but in the end, you know that what matters is delivering a manufacturable solution that works every time.You are a cross-disciplinary team member. We want to work with exceptional people, and, to the extent that you excel, we want you to take on more responsibility and help all of us succeed. Guidance on salary for this role will be determined according to the level you enter the organization (with the ability to gain more through time as you contribute). Full-Time Employees are eligible for equity and benefits listed below in addition.What we offer:An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields. Growth potential. If this speaks to you, come join us.About you:You find large challenges exciting and enjoy discovering and defining problems as much as solving them.You deliver.
Engineering Technician, Surgery Hardware
Company: Neuralink
Location: Other US Location
Posted Sep 15, 2023
If you find yourself excited by our mission but you don't check every box in the description, we encourage you to apply anyway!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. 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. You'll drive efforts like troubleshooting, data analysis, process improvement, and designing/building new fixtures. You will accomplish this by working closely with our hardware designers, machine shop, quality team, and surgery team, making sure that the parts are carefully made, released, and delivered where they are needed. As part of this, you will give and receive feedback to/from designers, surgery staff, and others, as well as identify issues and execute improvement projects. We rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact. Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan; parental leave.Flexible time off + paid holidays.Equity + 401(k) plan.Commuter Benefits.Meals provided.Multiple studies have found that a higher percentage of women and BIPOC candidates won't apply if they don't meet every listed qualification. Your projects will immediately impact quality and rate of progress.Job Responsibilities and Description: Assemble a range of medical devices and surgical proxies for both testing and final useManage surgery hardware inventory and order requests to facilitate preclinical and clinical study needsDevelop solutions that improve quality, efficiency, and traceabilityWork closely with hardware engineers to support testing and issue resolutionKey Qualifications: Desire to work with safety-critical assemblies where quality is paramountSolid understanding of basic physicsBuilt things that work Preferred Qualifications: 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing environmentExperience with Qualification and Acceptance TestingExperience with production tools/best practices such as work orders, issue tracking, inventory management systems, Lean Manufacturing, Six SigmaExperience in a cleanroom environmentPay Transparency:Based on California law, the following details are for California individuals only:California base salary range: $32—$40 USDFor full-time employees, your compensation package will include two major components: salary and equity. Neuralink values candidates of all backgrounds. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis. This includes not only surgical devices, but also surgical proxies, like the one seen here. Guidance on salary for this role will be determined according to the level you enter the organization (with the ability to gain more through time as you contribute). Full-Time Employees are eligible for equity and benefits listed below in addition.What we offer:An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields. Growth potential. Company Description:We are creating the future of brain-computer interfaces: building devices now that have the potential to help people with paralysis regain mobility and independence and invent new technologies that could expand our abilities, our community, and our world.Team Description: As an Engineering Technician at Neuralink for surgery hardware, you will work alongside the mechanical engineering team to tackle mission-critical projects by supporting multiple facets of surgery hardware manufacturing, testing, and use.
Software Engineer, Next Gen
Company: Neuralink
Location: Other US Location
Posted Sep 13, 2023
If you find yourself excited by our mission but you don't check every box in the description, we encourage you to apply anyway!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. 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. You are excited to work with and learn from software, mechanical, electrical, materials, and neural engineersYou are comfortable communicating across teamsYou feel a sense of urgency to get things done sooner rather than laterResourceful, flexible and adaptable; no task is too big or too smallYou are comfortable working closely with animals in a research environmentKey Qualifications: Evidence of exceptional ability in software engineering, or a related field.A strong understanding of engineering first principlesFluency in PythonPreferred Qualifications: Hands-on experience writing software that interacts with robotics or real-time systemsWorking knowledge of compiled and system languages, ideally C/C++ or RustExperience developing software for macOS or iOS, in Objective-C/SwiftPay Transparency:Based on California law, the following details are for California individuals only:California base salary range: $125,050—$175,242 USDFor full-time employees, your compensation package will include two major components: salary and equity. We rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact. Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan; parental leave.Flexible time off + paid holidays.Equity + 401(k) plan.Commuter Benefits.Meals provided.Multiple studies have found that a higher percentage of women and BIPOC candidates won't apply if they don't meet every listed qualification. Neuralink values candidates of all backgrounds. You may enjoy thoughtful conversations about problems and perfecting designs, but in the end, you know that what matters is delivering reliable solutions.You are a cross-disciplinary team member. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis. Guidance on salary for this role will be determined according to the level you enter the organization (with the ability to gain more through time as you contribute). Full-Time Employees are eligible for equity and benefits listed below in addition.What we offer:An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields. Growth potential. As a software engineer on this team, you will write, test and deploy software that interacts with our neural interfaces and other data acquisition systems to decode and modulate brain activity.Job Responsibilities and Description: Develop, validate, test, and deploy software systemsWrite algorithms to decode and modulate neural activityDesign user experiences centered around neural control of devicesReview others' codePresent results in a collaborative settingRun and support research sessions in coordination with neuroengineers and animal training specialistsAbout You:You find large challenges exciting and enjoy discovering and defining problems as much as solving them.You deliver. Our team of scientists and engineers work closely together to define the engineering requirements for future products. We are laying the groundwork for bidirectional interfaces between brains and machines, with the goal of helping people challenged by a variety of neurological disorders and conditions.
Electrical Engineer
Company: Neuralink
Location: Other US Location
Posted Sep 13, 2023
If you find yourself excited by our mission but you don't check every box in the description, we encourage you to apply anyway!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. 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. You are excited to work with and learn from software, mechanical, electrical, materials, biological engineers, and neuroscientists. You are comfortable communicating across teams.Resourceful, flexible and adaptable; no task is too big or too small.Key qualifications:Strong EE fundamentals.Minimum of 2 years of experience designing PCBs for low power and size constrained applications.Extensive experience with all phases of PCB design (part selection, schematic, constraints, library management, board layout).Fluency with PCB CAD tools (Altium, Eagle, KiCad, Allegro).Experience with sensors, power management, and signal/power integrity.Experience with wireless systems (BLE, WIFI, Zigbee).Experience building and bringing-up MCUs or FPGA.Comfortable with common communication protocols (SPI, UART, I2C, etc. ).Comfortable with lab equipment (oscilloscope, VNA, etc).Basic C and Python programming skills.Preferred qualifications:5+ years of experience.Experience with firmware development for embedded systems (C/C++).Proficiency with ME CAD tools (Solidworks, AutoCAD).Experience with FEM/FDTD simulation tools and antenna designs/testing.Experience with analog circuit design.Experience in the design and testing of wearable electronic devices (watches, fitness trackers, wireless headphones, etc).Experience shipping devices through mass manufacturing.Prior work or experience pushing hardware systems through FCC/FDA approval process.Pay Transparency:Based on California law, the following details are for California individuals only:California base salary range: $140,000—$180,000 USDFor full-time employees, your compensation package will include two major components: salary and equity. We rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact. Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan; parental leave.Flexible time off + paid holidays.Equity + 401(k) plan.Commuter Benefits.Meals provided.Multiple studies have found that a higher percentage of women and BIPOC candidates won't apply if they don't meet every listed qualification. You will be working on all phases of board design (part selection, schematic design, layout, and bring-up) as well as work closely with chip designers, firmware engineers, mechanical engineers, and microfabrication experts for system integration.Note: The team is hiring electrical engineers at all levels, both junior and senior. Neuralink values candidates of all backgrounds. You may enjoy thoughtful conversations about problems and perfecting designs, but in the end, you know that what matters is delivering a manufacturable solution that works every time.You are a cross-disciplinary team member. You will own advanced projects, not only working on incremental changes, and be an integral member of a small, fast-moving team. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis.
Software Engineer, Next Gen
Company: Neuralink
Location: Austin, TX
Posted Sep 13, 2023
If you find yourself excited by our mission but you don't check every box in the description, we encourage you to apply anyway!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. 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. You are excited to work with and learn from software, mechanical, electrical, materials, and neural engineersYou are comfortable communicating across teamsYou feel a sense of urgency to get things done sooner rather than laterResourceful, flexible and adaptable; no task is too big or too smallYou are comfortable working closely with animals in a research environmentKey Qualifications: Evidence of exceptional ability in software engineering, or a related field.A strong understanding of engineering first principlesFluency in PythonPreferred Qualifications: Hands-on experience writing software that interacts with robotics or real-time systemsWorking knowledge of compiled and system languages, ideally C/C++ or RustExperience developing software for macOS or iOS, in Objective-C/SwiftPay Transparency: The following details are for Texas individuals only:Texas Pay Transparency$112,545—$157,718 USDFor full-time employees, your compensation package will include two major components: salary and equity. Neuralink values candidates of all backgrounds. We rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact. Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan; parental leave.Flexible time off + paid holidays.Equity + 401(k) plan.Commuter Benefits.Meals provided.Multiple studies have found that a higher percentage of women and BIPOC candidates won't apply if they don't meet every listed qualification. You may enjoy thoughtful conversations about problems and perfecting designs, but in the end, you know that what matters is delivering reliable solutions.You are a cross-disciplinary team member. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis. Guidance on salary for this role will be determined according to the level you enter the organization (with the ability to gain more through time as you contribute). Full-Time Employees are eligible for equity and benefits listed below in addition.What we offer:An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields. Growth potential. As a software engineer on this team, you will write, test and deploy software that interacts with our neural interfaces and other data acquisition systems to decode and modulate brain activity.Job Responsibilities and Description: Develop, validate, test, and deploy software systemsWrite algorithms to decode and modulate neural activityDesign user experiences centered around neural control of devicesReview others' codePresent results in a collaborative settingRun and support research sessions in coordination with neuroengineers and animal training specialistsAbout You:You find large challenges exciting and enjoy discovering and defining problems as much as solving them.You deliver. Our team of scientists and engineers work closely together to define the engineering requirements for future products. We are laying the groundwork for bidirectional interfaces between brains and machines, with the goal of helping people challenged by a variety of neurological disorders and conditions.
Validation Engineer
Company: Neuralink
Location: Austin, TX
Posted Sep 27, 2023
If you find yourself excited by our mission but you don't check every box in the description, we encourage you to apply anyway!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. 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. Support internal, regulatory, and client audits, and audit company sites as needed. Assure compliance with all in-house or external specifications to standards, such as International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations. 10-20% domestic travel required.Key Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related fieldFive (5) years of experience as a Equipment Quality Engineer, Quality Engineer, or related occupation in an FDA regulated industry.Must have experience with the following:Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated medical device regulations (1 CFR 11, 1 CFR 8 , ISO 13485);Analyzing potential gaps in products or processes to determine root cause and corrective action (CAPA) and Non-Conformances;Validation methodologies and principles: Equipment Validation (IQ, OQ, and PQ), Manufacturing Process Validation (IQ, OQ, PQ, and Process Capability), and special process validation (sterilization and cleaning); TMVs: Gauge repeatability and reproducibility (GR&R), and test equipment validations;Risk management and application of Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to validations; Using statistical techniques for trending key performance indicators (KPIs) and key performance metrics (KPMs).Alternate Education and Experience:Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Biomedical EngineeringThree (3) years of experience as a Equipment Quality Engineer, Quality Engineer, or related occupation in an FDA regulated industry.Pay Transparency: The following details are for Texas individuals only:Texas Pay Transparency$126,672—$157,050 USDFor full-time employees, your compensation package will include two major components: salary and equity. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of validation requirements, practices, and procedures across the industry. Collect, analyze, and present data for key metrics using statistical methodology to monitor performance of processes during Quality Management Review. We rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact. Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan; parental leave.Flexible time off + paid holidays.Equity + 401(k) plan.Commuter Benefits.Meals provided.Multiple studies have found that a higher percentage of women and BIPOC candidates won't apply if they don't meet every listed qualification. Coordinate validation activities with, and seek team support from, Project Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, and other groups on validation projects to ensure validation projects are carried out on time and on budget. Conduct research that tests or analyzes the feasibility, operation, or performance of equipment, components, or parts using applicable Test Method Validations (TMVs). Review and approve Engineering Change Controls (ECC).
Electrical Engineer
Company: Neuralink
Location: Austin, TX
Posted Sep 13, 2023
If you find yourself excited by our mission but you don't check every box in the description, we encourage you to apply anyway!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. 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. You are excited to work with and learn from software, mechanical, electrical, materials, biological engineers, and neuroscientists. You are comfortable communicating across teams.Resourceful, flexible and adaptable; no task is too big or too small.Key qualifications:Strong EE fundamentals.Minimum of 2 years of experience designing PCBs for low power and size constrained applications.Extensive experience with all phases of PCB design (part selection, schematic, constraints, library management, board layout).Fluency with PCB CAD tools (Altium, Eagle, KiCad, Allegro).Experience with sensors, power management, and signal/power integrity.Experience with wireless systems (BLE, WIFI, Zigbee).Experience building and bringing-up MCUs or FPGA.Comfortable with common communication protocols (SPI, UART, I2C, etc. ).Comfortable with lab equipment (oscilloscope, VNA, etc).Basic C and Python programming skills.Preferred qualifications:5+ years of experience.Experience with firmware development for embedded systems (C/C++).Proficiency with ME CAD tools (Solidworks, AutoCAD).Experience with FEM/FDTD simulation tools and antenna designs/testing.Experience with analog circuit design.Experience in the design and testing of wearable electronic devices (watches, fitness trackers, wireless headphones, etc).Experience shipping devices through mass manufacturing.Prior work or experience pushing hardware systems through FCC/FDA approval process.Pay Transparency: The following details are for Texas individuals only:Texas Pay Transparency$125,000—$162,000 USDFor full-time employees, your compensation package will include two major components: salary and equity. We rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact. Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan; parental leave.Flexible time off + paid holidays.Equity + 401(k) plan.Commuter Benefits.Meals provided.Multiple studies have found that a higher percentage of women and BIPOC candidates won't apply if they don't meet every listed qualification. You will be working on all phases of board design (part selection, schematic design, layout, and bring-up) as well as work closely with chip designers, firmware engineers, mechanical engineers, and microfabrication experts for system integration.Note: The team is hiring electrical engineers at all levels, both junior and senior. Neuralink values candidates of all backgrounds. You may enjoy thoughtful conversations about problems and perfecting designs, but in the end, you know that what matters is delivering a manufacturable solution that works every time.You are a cross-disciplinary team member. You will own advanced projects, not only working on incremental changes, and be an integral member of a small, fast-moving team. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis.
Surgery Operations Engineer
Company: Neuralink
Location: Austin, TX
Posted Sep 13, 2023
If you find yourself excited by our mission but you don't check every box in the description, we encourage you to apply anyway!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. 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. Bachelor’s Degree in science or engineering, or equivalent in experience and ability.Preferred Qualifications: Experience designing/running a test for a complex system.Understanding of surgery, animal research, neuroscience, and/or engineeringFamiliarity with medical and engineering terminology and toolsRelevant experience supporting a technical team.Background in Bioengineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Engineering/Research, Systems Engineering, Computer SciencePay Transparency: The following details are for Texas individuals only:Texas Pay Transparency$84,015—$130,154 USDFor full-time employees, your compensation package will include two major components: salary and equity. You are excited to not only work with and learn from engineers, surgery staff, neuroscientists, and animal care staff among others, but lead a diverse group of stakeholders.Undergraduate degree in a STEM field. We rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact. Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan; parental leave.Flexible time off + paid holidays.Equity + 401(k) plan.Commuter Benefits.Meals provided.Multiple studies have found that a higher percentage of women and BIPOC candidates won't apply if they don't meet every listed qualification. Assist in maintaining, querying, and analyzing data.Implement a method for automatically gathering metrics from surgeries (such as step times, issues, deviations, and tracking number of cancellations).Display excellent people skills while working with multiple teams with diverse communication styles.Be an excellent communicator who can clearly and effectively translate design requirements into action.Apply experience in solutions architecture, logistics, project timelines, milestones, and resource management to frameworks.Gain a thorough understanding of surgery in order to inform process design.Key Qualifications:Strong understanding of engineering first principles and operations engineeringExcited about research, neurosurgery, logistics, software, and understanding how systems work at fundamental levels.Ability to see inefficiencies in multifaceted processes and fix them. You find large challenges exciting and enjoy discovering and defining problems as much as solving them.Design and implement effective software solutions, analyze data, and create dashboards.Proficient in at least one general purpose programming language, such as Python, Ruby, C++, or JavaAble to apply solutions architecture concepts to lead/drive projects through to completion.You have meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills leading to thoughtful designs but you know that what matters is delivering an implementable solution that works every time.Resourceful, flexible, and adaptable; no task is too big or too small. Neuralink values candidates of all backgrounds. Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.Willing and eager to go above and beyond/flexible schedule.Must have strong written and oral communication skills, and enjoy independent learning, doing research, and presenting on a wide variety of topics.Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a cross-disciplinary team environment. Guidance on salary for this role will be determined according to the level you enter the organization (with the ability to gain more through time as you contribute). Full-Time Employees are eligible for equity and benefits listed below in addition.What we offer:An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields. Growth potential. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis.
Software Engineer, Robotics
Company: Neuralink
Location: Austin, TX
Posted Sep 27, 2023
If you find yourself excited by our mission but you don't check every box in the description, we encourage you to apply anyway!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. 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. You are excited to work with and learn from software, mechanical, electrical, materials, biological engineers, and neuroscientists. Neuralink values candidates of all backgrounds. We rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact. Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan; parental leave.Flexible time off + paid holidays.Equity + 401(k) plan.Commuter Benefits.Meals provided.Multiple studies have found that a higher percentage of women and BIPOC candidates won't apply if they don't meet every listed qualification. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis. You may enjoy thoughtful conversations about problems and perfecting designs, but in the end, you know that what matters is delivering a manufacturable solution that works every time.You are a cross-disciplinary team member. You are comfortable communicating across teams.Resourceful, flexible and adaptable; no task is too big or too small.Key qualifications:Evidence of exceptional ability in engineering or computer science.Hands-on experience with robotics or high reliability systems.Experience coding in Linux and a system language like C/C++/Rust.Preferred qualifications:Experience in computer vision.Experience in microscopy.Experience in kinematics and motion planning.Experience working on medical robots.Experience working in high precision environment.Pay Transparency: The following details are for Texas individuals only:Texas Pay Transparency$103,500—$157,718 USDFor full-time employees, your compensation package will include two major components: salary and equity. We want to work with exceptional people, and, to the extent that you excel, we want you to take on more responsibility and help all of us succeed. Guidance on salary for this role will be determined according to the level you enter the organization (with the ability to gain more through time as you contribute). Full-Time Employees are eligible for equity and benefits listed below in addition.What we offer:An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields. Growth potential. If this speaks to you, come join us.About you:You find large challenges exciting and enjoy discovering and defining problems as much as solving them.You deliver.