Software Engineer, BCI Applications

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neuralinkSouth San Francisco (CA)

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$150,000 - $281,000 per year

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About the role

Software Engineer, BCI Applications Austin, Texas, United States; South San Francisco, California, United StatesAbout 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 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. 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.

Responsibilities include:

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
Expected Compensation:

The anticipated base salary for this position is expected to be within the following range. Your actual base pay will be determined by your job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We also believe in aligning our employees' success with the company's long-term growth. As such, in addition to base salary, Neuralink offers equity compensation (in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSU)) for all full-time employees. Base Salary Range:$150,000 - $281,000 USD

What We Offer:

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

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