Neuroengineer, Next Gen

Neuralink; Austin, South San Francisco (TX, CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental, and vision

Equity (RSUs)

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Meals provided

Parental leave

Flexible time off

Job summary

Neuralink is building brain-computer interfaces to restore movement and sight, and to transform how humans interact with digital systems. The Next Gen team researches high-dimensional, bidirectional interfaces between brains and machines to help people with neurological disorders.

As a Neuroengineer, you will design neural stimulation strategies, interpret neural signals, and develop hardware-software solutions for prosthetic vision, including machine vision and eye tracking.

Qualifications

• Evidence of exceptional ability in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, machine learning, or a related field.
• 4+ years of academic or industry experience.
• A strong understanding of the scientific method and engineering first principles.
• Fluency with Python for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop computational models of, and design encoding strategies for, electrical stimulation.
• Design, execute, interpret, and communicate neural recording and stimulation experiments.
• Implement end-to-end hardware and software solutions for prosthetic vision, including machine vision algorithms, smart glasses, and eye tracking technology.
• Run and support research sessions in coordination with software engineers, field engineers, and animal specialists.
• Present results in a collaborative setting.

Skills

Python for data analysis

Machine learning

Tools

NEURON modeling environment

Finite Element Modeling (FEM)

Job description

We are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world.

Team Description:

The Next Gen team at Neuralink is developing the next generation of brain-computer interfaces. We are laying the groundwork for intuitive, high-dimensional, and bidirectional interfaces between brains and machines, with the goal of helping people challenged by a variety of neurological disorders and conditions. Our team consists of scientists and engineers, working closely together to define the engineering requirements for these future products. As a Neuroengineer on this team, you will contribute across a wide range of projects, from designing novel experimental preparations, to interpreting neural signals and behavioral data, to developing novel BCI paradigms. Successful candidates will be highly adaptable, able to deploy their core technical and creative skills to tackle a wide range of problems, and have a keen sense of urgency.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

• Develop computational models of, and design encoding strategies for, electrical stimulation
• Design, execute, interpret, and communicate the results of neural recording and stimulation experiments
• Implement end-to-end hardware and software solutions for prosthetic vision, including machine vision algorithms, smart glasses, and eye tracking technology
• Run and support research sessions in coordination with software engineers, field engineers, and animal specialists
• Present results in a collaborative setting

Required Qualifications:

• Evidence of exceptional ability in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, machine learning, or a related field
• 4+ years of academic or industry experience
• A strong understanding of the scientific method and engineering first principles
• Fluency with Python for data analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with modern statistical inference and machine learning, including for machine vision applications
• Experience with neural stimulation
• Experience modeling the influence of electrical stimulation on neural activity, for example using the NEURON modeling environment
• Experience modeling electric fields using finite element modeling (FEM)
• Experience building and programming experimental instrumentation
• Experience with in‑vivo electrophysiology, awake behaving recordings, and in particular, closed‑loop brain‑computer interface

Expected Compensation:

The anticipated base salary for this position is expected to be within the following range. Your actual base pay will be determined by your job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We also believe in aligning our employees’ success with the company's long-term growth. As such, in addition to base salary, Neuralink offers equity compensation (in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSU)) for all full‑time employees.

Base Salary Range:

$122,000 - $226,000 USD

What We Offer:

Full‑time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.

• 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
• Paid holidays
• Meals provided
• Equity (RSUs) *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
• 401(k) plan *Interns initially excluded until they work 1,000 hours
• Parental leave *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
• Flexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded