Software Engineer, BCI Applications

Neuralink; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 281,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays

Meals provided

Equity (RSUs)

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Flexible time off

Job summary

Neuralink is seeking a Software Engineer in San Francisco to join the Brain Computer Interface team. This role involves developing software that enables users to control devices through thought. Candidates should have strong experience in full-stack development and native applications.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $281,000, along with equity compensation. Join a multidisciplinary team to revolutionize human-computer interaction.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with full-stack development; experience with native applications preferred.
• Excellent operating system knowledge in low latency concurrency programming.
• Fluent in languages such as Swift, Kotlin or Java.
• Experience in architecting maintainable and reliable user-facing software.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and validate software systems.
• Work with cross-functional teams to design new functionalities.
• Mentor others in achieving engineering excellence.
• Write algorithms to decode brain activity.
• Design user experiences centered around brain control.

Skills

Full-stack development

Native app development (desktop/Android/iOS)

Programming languages (Swift, Objective-C, Kotlin, Java)

Low latency concurrency programming

Memory management

Networking

User experience design

Communication and collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

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 Brain Computer Interface (BCI) Applications Team is responsible for delivering a product that gives people with paralysis the ability to control computers, phones, and robotic arms with their minds at the same speed and functionality level as able‑bodied people can. The team works closely with the PRIME clinical study patients which allows them fast and direct feedback about new features from users. The work in the team is multidisciplinary and team members have diverse backgrounds in software engineering, design engineering, ML engineering and neuro‑engineering.

Job Description and Responsibilities

As a Software Engineer in the BCI team, you will collaborate with our users, specifically clinical trial participants, to comprehend their requirements and engineer brain‑computer interface software systems that deliver exceptional user experiences. You will take the lead in creating innovative applications, implementing new features, and resolving existing issues to enhance the overall functionality of the software.

• Develop, test, and validate software systems
• Work with cross‑functional teams to design new BCI functionalities and novel computer user interfaces
• Work with study participants to iterate on and further refine the software
• Mentor others in achieving engineering excellence and be a catalyst on the team through code review, design review, and technical presentations
• Write algorithms to decode brain activity
• Design user experiences centered around brain control

Note: The team is hiring software engineers at all levels, both junior and senior. What matters most is evidence of exceptional abilities and a drive to succeed.

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience with full‑stack development; experience with native (desktop/ Android/ iOS) preferred
• Strong experience in operating system knowledge in low latency concurrency programming, memory management and networking
• Fluent in programming languages such as Swift, Objective‑C, Kotlin or Java
• Experience in architecting elegant, maintainable, performant and reliable user facing software applications
• Evidence in delivering high‑impact projects to users or businesses with clear metrics and fast iteration cycle
• Evidence of exceptional ability in engineering
• Strong understanding of engineering first principles
• You are resourceful, flexible, and adaptable; no task is too big or too small
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience

Compensation

Base Salary Range: $150,000 USD - $281,000 USD

Additionally, Neuralink offers equity compensation (Restricted Stock Units) for all full‑time employees.

Benefits

• 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