Software Engineer Intern, Implant
Neuralink
About Neuralink
Neuralink is creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain, aiming to restore movement to the paralyzed, sight to the blind, and revolutionize human interaction with the digital world.
Team Description
The Brain Interfaces Software Team is responsible for the end-to-end software stack managing implant communication, verification, manufacturing, and monitoring. This team owns client-side SDKs and full-stack platforms utilized across various company divisions. They seek versatile engineers interested in architecting and implementing elegant software solutions with the autonomy to propose creative approaches.
Job Responsibilities
As a Software Engineer Intern on the Brain Interfaces Software Team, your responsibilities will encompass:
- 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 & Tech Stack
- Fluent in Python and C or Rust.
- Experience with and comfort using Linux/Unix systems and the command line.
- Strong understanding of engineering first principles.
- Strong intuition for what matters in a production system (vs. research-grade).
Qualifications
- Evidence of exceptional ability in engineering, mathematics, or computer science.
- Prior experience developing software for safety-critical systems is preferred.
About You
- You find large challenges exciting and enjoy discovering and defining problems as much as solving them.
- You deliver reliable solutions.
- You are mission-driven and goal-oriented.
- You feel a sense of urgency to get things done.
- You are resourceful, flexible, and adaptable.
Compensation
- Hourly Rate: $35/Hr USD
What We Offer (for full-time employees)
- An opportunity to change the world and work with highly talented experts.
- Growth potential for team members who have an outsized impact.
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid holidays.
- Commuter benefits.
- Meals provided.
- Equity (RSUs).
- 401(k) plan.
- Parental leave.
- Flexible time off.