# Embedded Software Engineer, Implant Embedded Systems at Neuralink

Embedded Software Engineer, Implant Embedded Systems at Neuralink in Austin, Texas, United States; South San Francisco, California, United States. Full-time. Posted April 21, 2025.

- Company: Neuralink
- Location: Austin, Texas, United States; South San Francisco, California, United States
- Job type: Full-time
- Experience: 1+ year
- Posted: 2025-04-21
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/neuralink/jobs/6550259003?gh_jid=6550259003
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/embedded-software-engineer-implant-embedded-systems-neuralink-1fjkpj

## Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, related field, or equivalent experience
- 1+ years of experience with embedded systems (including internships)
- Proficient in embedded C or Rust
- Ability to design bare-metal embedded systems in highly constrained environments
- Strong Electrical Engineering fundamentals
- Signal processing fundamentals
- You find enormous challenges exciting and enjoy discovering and defining problems as much as solving them
- You deliver. You may enjoy thoughtful conversations about problems and perfecting design, but in the end, you know that delivering reliable manufacturable solutions matters
- You are a cross-disciplinary team member. You are excited to work with and learn from chip designers to neuroscientists

## Description

**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:**

Join the Brain Interfaces Embedded Systems Team and be part of an elite team of engineers working on high-performance, safety-critical embedded systems for the next-generation brain-computer interfaces. You will have the opportunity to work closely with chip designers, electrical engineers, and software engineers on a small, fast-moving team.

**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 define and implement features that have a significant impact on the product’s capabilities. As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will be expected to:

- Own complex challenges from definition to solution

- Utilize your ability to work cross functionally to deliver safety critical systems while considering power, radio, and thermal requirements

- Take ownership of products and/or core features; from planning and design to execution and testing

- Build on your fundamental understanding of hardware while contributing to bare-metal firmware

- Embrace a fast-paced iterative environment that prioritizes shipping manufacturable solutions 

**Note: The team is hiring embedded engineers at all levels, both junior and senior. What matters most is evidence of exceptional abilities and a drive to succeed.Required Qualifications: **

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, related field, or equivalent experience 

- 1+ years of experience with embedded systems (including internships)

- Proficient in embedded C or Rust

- Ability to design bare-metal embedded systems in highly constrained environments

- Strong Electrical Engineering fundamentals 

- Signal processing fundamentals 

- You find enormous challenges exciting and enjoy discovering and defining problems as much as solving them

- You deliver. You may enjoy thoughtful conversations about problems and perfecting design, but in the end, you know that delivering reliable manufacturable solutions matters

- You are a cross-disciplinary team member. You are excited to work with and learn from chip designers to neuroscientists

**Preferred Qualifications: **

- Experience with embedded stacks for ARM cores

- Experience with safety-critical systems

- Experience with FPGA development and testing

- Experience with RF, BLE, TCP/IP stacks from a practical embedded perspective

- Prior work or experience with applied cryptography and embedded systems security

**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:$119,000—$281,000 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*