Neurosurgeon Resident

Neuralink; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 44,083 - 74,390; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical/dental/vision

Equity (RSUs)

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Flexible time off

Job summary

Neuralink in Texas seeks a Neurosurgical Resident Innovation Fellow to train with our neurosurgical leads and function as an assistant or primary surgeon for experimental brain‑computer interface procedures using cadavers or large animals.

You will work with technical teams to refine surgical techniques, provide usability and safety feedback, and participate in engineering design reviews for the surgical robot and implant.

Qualifications

• MD degree and neurosurgery residency training.
• 1–2 years of neurosurgery operating room experience.
• Strong knowledge of sterile fields and surgical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist or lead brain‑computer interface procedures on cadavers or animals.
• Refine surgical techniques and provide usability/safety feedback to engineering teams.
• Participate in design reviews for surgical robot development and protocols.

Skills

Neurosurgery experience

Operating room procedures

Research year in residency

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

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 Surgery Team is responsible for making sure Neuralink’s surgeries are performed safely and efficiently. We work with many other teams to coordinate, prep, and execute our Clinical and Preclinical surgical activities while generating and recording necessary data throughout the process. We also work closely with the Surgery Engineering team by testing new surgical techniques, hardware, and software and provide end-user feedback so the design process can be optimized for real world application.

Job Description and Responsibilities

As a Neurosurgical Resident Innovation Fellow at Neuralink, you will train with our neurosurgical leads to function as an assistant or primary surgeon for experimental brain‑computer interface procedures using human cadavers or large animal subjects. In addition, you will work closely with technical teams to continuously refine and innovate surgical techniques and provide usability and safety feedback. You will also participate in engineering design reviews for new developments of the surgical robot, surgical processes, or implant. You will work closely with Preclinical scientists to guide study protocol design. Additionally, neurosurgeons work with veterinary anesthesiologists and veterinary technicians to ensure the humane and ethical use of animal subjects.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine. Resident Physician in Neurosurgery
• You are a neurosurgeon, neurosurgical resident, or other surgeon-in-training as approved by Neuralink
• Research year in residency
• You have 1-2 years of experience performing neurosurgery in an operating room
• You have expert knowledge of operating room procedures with respect to sterile fields, surgical equipment, and surgical procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of exceptional ability in neurosurgery
• Keen attention to detail
• First‑principles‑based thinking
• Ability to effectively manage multiple and changing priorities

Expected Compensation

At Neuralink, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. The anticipated hourly rate for this position is expected to be within the below range. Your actual base pay will be determined by your job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Texas Hourly Range

$32 — $54/hr 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