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Neuralink
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Software Engineer Intern, Implant

Brief overview

Fremont, CAIn-person
$35/hrStated minimum
31 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
10 green cardsCertified filings
PythonCRustLinux/Unix systemsSafety-critical systems software development

About the company

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Neuralink is a neurotechnology company that focuses on developing brain-computer interfaces designed to treat neurological disorders.

Visa sponsorship history

4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026

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10PERM certified
$129,459median wage / yr
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Job description

Summary

Neuralink is creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain, aiming to restore movement and sight. The Software Engineer Intern will be responsible for developing and improving software solutions related to Neuralink’s implant systems and ensuring effective communication and monitoring of these devices.

Responsibilities

  • Developing and improving Neuralink’s Implant and Charger SDK
  • Maintaining Neuralink’s brain interface software and firmware build tooling
  • Developing and improving Neuralink’s Implant manufacturing line acceptance software
  • Maintaining Neuralink's Implant design control verification testing software
  • Developing and improving Neuralink’s Implant recorder system
  • Developing and improving Neuralink’s Implant monitoring system

Skills

  • Fluent in Python and C or Rust (don't get hung up on this—being an exceptional software engineer matters above all)
  • Experience (and comfortable) with the Linux/Unix systems and command line
  • Evidence of exceptional ability in engineering, mathematics, or computer science
  • Strong understanding of engineering first principles
  • Strong intuition for what matters in a production system (vs. research-grade)
  • Prior experience developing software for safety-critical systems

Qualifications

Must Haves

  • Fluent in Python and C or Rust (don't get hung up on this—being an exceptional software engineer matters above all)
  • Experience (and comfortable) with the Linux/Unix systems and command line
  • Evidence of exceptional ability in engineering, mathematics, or computer science
  • Strong understanding of engineering first principles
  • Strong intuition for what matters in a production system (vs. research-grade)

Nice to Haves

  • Prior experience developing software for safety-critical systems

Benefits

  • 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

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