Electrical Engineer, Compute Architecture

Overview

Electrical Engineer, Compute Architecture — We are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain to restore movement, sight, and advanced human–machine interaction.

Team

Description:

The Surgery & Robotics Hardware Team is looking for Electrical Engineers to advance healthcare solutions with technology. We design fully autonomous robotics systems, human assistive surgical tools, and surgical suites to improve user experiences and access to our devices.

Our team works on a surgical robot system that aims to fully automate the implantation of the Neuralink implant. We design and integrate multi-axis robotic arms, perception systems including custom imaging hardware, optical coherence tomography tissue imaging, power electronics, and safety systems such as 3D spatial mapping and object avoidance sensors. We also generate patient anatomy data from pre-op MRI scans to register precise surgery site locations.

We perform full lifecycle testing and manufacture devices for use in human surgeries. To date, our designs have served over 20 individuals and will serve thousands in the future.

As an Electrical Engineer on the Surgery & Robot Hardware Team, you will design, verify, and oversee the transition to production of custom electronics systems with a primary emphasis on FPGA-based hardware and real-time processing. You will own creative decisions and work on projects such as high-speed image processing pipelines, real-time motor control, custom camera designs, robotics stage sensor integration, manufacturing automation, and the firmware that enables these devices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience
• Professional experience delivering on all phases of electronics design (requirements, part selection, schematic, layout, manufacturing, test)
• Strong demonstrated depth in FPGA Hardware Design
  :
  Experience designing FPGA-based systems for time-sensitive and high-performance applications such as image processing, high-speed data acquisition, real-time networking, and control systems. This includes:
• FPGA device selection and architecture definition
• Digital signal processing theory and implementation
• High-speed interface design (PCIe, MIPI, SLVS-EC, LVDS, JESD
  204, Ethernet, etc.)
• Timing closure, clock domain crossing, and resource optimization
• Integration of high-speed transceivers and external PHY devices
• Hardware validation, lab debugging, and performance tuning of real-time FPGA systems
• Practical electronics design knowledge including designing for EMC, ESD, thermals, and packaging

• A portfolio showcasing your hardware designs (especially FPGA-based projects)
• Demonstrable experience developing electronics for safety-critical systems such as medical devices, aerospace, automotive, or military

The anticipated base salary is within the range indicated below. Base pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and education. In addition to base salary, Neuralink offers equity compensation (RSUs) for full-time employees.

Base Salary Range:

$105,000 – $175,500 USD

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits.

• Opportunity to work with world-class experts across disciplines
• Growth potential and rapid advancement for high-impact contributors
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance (PPO)
• 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

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