<div><p><strong>About Neuralink:</strong></p>
<p>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.</p></div><p><strong>Team Description:</strong></p>
<p>At Neuralink, we're engineering the future of automated surgeries, focusing on the safe and effective implantation of our groundbreaking Neuralink implant. Our team — a cross-functional mix of roboticists, engineers from various disciplines, and medical professionals — collaborates on developing a surgical flow from first principles. In this critical role, you'll straddle the cutting-edge worlds of robotics, software, and neuroscience.</p>
<p><strong>Job Description and Responsibilities:</strong></p>
<p>This is a new and foundational role for our team that will allow you to create new embedded systems from scratch while challenging and refining the old. As a Firmware Engineer, your responsibilities will encompass:</p>
<ul>
<li>Developing and optimizing embedded software for robotic surgery applications</li>
<li>Streamlining our codebase by refining and, when necessary, retiring legacy embedded software</li>
<li>Rigorous testing and validation of software systems to meet the highest safety and reliability standards</li>
<li>Participating in peer code reviews</li>
<li>Writing drivers and applications to extend the functionality of our robotics</li>
<li>Specifying hardware and software choices as we develop future hardware platforms</li>
<li>Sharing your findings and progress with the team in a collaborative environment</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Required Qualifications:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Demonstrated track record of success in a science or engineering field, evidenced by outstanding projects, innovations, or advanced problem-solving</li>
<li>Proven experience in software development, preferably with exposure to embedded systems</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p>
<p><em>Embedded Software Development:</em></p>
<ul>
<li>2+ years of experience with embedded systems</li>
<li>Proficient with common communication protocols (SPI, UART, I2C, etc.)</li>
<li>Comfortable/working knowledge of more advanced protocols such as PCIe, MIPI CSI/DSI, USB, and 802.3</li>
<li>Proficient in at least one embedded language such as C, C++, or Rust</li>
<li>Proficient with embedded toolchains and workflow</li>
<li>Experience building and bringing-up MCUs or FPGAs</li>
<li>Experience with embedded stacks for ARM cores</li>
<li>Experience developing on embedded Linux platforms</li>
<li>Experience with embedded Linux kernel configuration and device tree setup</li>
<li>Experience with kernel driver development</li>
<li>Experience with ARM bootloaders</li>
<li>Experience coding drivers for actuators and sensors</li>
<li>Experience with high speed data acquisition and processing</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Electrical Engineering:</em></p>
<ul>
<li>Foundational understanding of MCU architectures and peripheral integration</li>
<li>Solid knowledge in electrical engineering and DSP</li>
<li>Ability to interpret electrical schematics and datasheets, along with proficiency in using lab equipment</li>
</ul><div><div><div><p><strong>Expected Compensation:</strong></p>
<p>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.</p></div><div>Base Salary Range:</div><div><span>$138,000</span><span>—</span><span>$300,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div><div>
<p><strong>What We Offer:</strong></p>
<p>Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.</p>
<ul>
<li>An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields</li>
<li>Growth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact</li>
<li>Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan</li>
<li>Paid holidays</li>
<li>Commuter benefits</li>
<li>Meals provided</li>
<li>Equity (RSUs) <em>*Temporary Employees &amp; Interns excluded</em></li>
<li>401(k) plan <em>*Interns initially excluded until they work 1,000 hours</em></li>
<li>Parental leave <em>*Temporary Employees &amp; Interns excluded</em></li>
<li>Flexible time off <em>*Temporary Employees &amp; Interns excluded</em></li>
</ul>
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