Embedded Software Engineer Intern, Implant Embedded Systems

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.

Team Description:

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.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

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

Required Qualifications:

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 toolchains and workflow

Strong EE & DSP fundamentals

HW/SW debugging skills with lab equipment

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Expected Compensation:

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is listed below.

• California Hourly Flat Rate:
• $35/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

Commuter benefits

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