Software Engineer, BCI

About Neuralink:

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.

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 engineers, design engineering, ML engineering and neuro-engineering.

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

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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience
• Fluent in modern front‑end and/or mobile development tools (React, Swift) and a high‑performance backend language (Python, C, C++)
• Evidence in delivering high‑impact projects to users or businesses with clear metrics
• Evidence of exceptional ability in engineering or computer science
• Strong understanding of engineering first principles
• You are mission‑driven and goal‑oriented in your approach to solving problems
• You are resourceful, flexible, and adaptable; no task is too big or too small
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

At Neuralink, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. The anticipated base salary 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.

California Base Salary Range:
$138,000 — $269,000 USD

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