Embedded Software Engineer Intern, Implant Embedded Systems

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.

The Brain Interfaces Embedded Systems Team, a division of the Brain Interfaces Hardware Department, owns the development of high‑performance, safety‑critical embedded systems for the next‑generation of brain‑computer interfaces. As a key member of our team, you will gain hands‑on training, work alongside accomplished mentors, and contribute to real‑world projects.

We are looking for experienced, hands‑on engineers who are interested in exploring what’s possible in highly powered and latency‑constrained environments. Firmware is the kernel of operation for the implant and you have the chance to determine and implement features that have a massive impact on the product’s capabilities. You will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with chip designers, electrical engineers, algorithms engineers, and software engineers on a small, agile team.

The job responsibilities will include:

• Building on your ability to work cross functionally, working with engineers who deliver safety‑critical systems while considering power, radio, and thermal requirements
• Gaining an understanding of delivering products and/or core features from planning and design to execution and testing
• Growing your fundamental understanding of hardware while contributing to bare‑metal firmware in C
• Contributing to codebase organization, prioritizing modular formats that allow for elegant hardware bifurcation in the field
• Developing the ability to contribute to system improvements that decrease latency and increase battery life, reliability, and safety

• 2+ years of experience with embedded systems
• Proficient in C/C++, and Python
• Knowledge of MCU architectures, peripherals, and development environments
• Comfortable reading electrical schematics and datasheets
• Deep knowledge of the embedded tool chains and workflow
• Strong EE & DSP fundamentals
• HW/SW debugging skills with lab equipment

• Experience with embedded stacks for ARM cores
• Experience with safety‑critical systems
• Experience with FPGA development and testing
• Experience with RF, BLE, and TCP/IP stacks from a practical embedded perspective
• Prior work or experience with applied cryptography and embedded systems security

Based on California law, the following details are for California individuals only.

California Hourly Rate: $35/hr USD

For Full‑Time Employees, your compensation package will include two major components: salary and equity. Guidance on salary for this role will be determined according to the level at which you enter the organization, with the ability to gain more over time as you contribute. In addition, 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
• Commuter benefits
• Meals provided
• Equity + 401(k) plan
  * Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
• Parental leave
  * Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
• Flexible time off
  * Temporary Employees & Interns excluded

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. 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.

All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis.

• Documents in alternate formats or read aloud to you
• Having interviews in an accessible location
• Being accompanied by a service dog
• Having a sign language interpreter present for the interview