Firmware Engineer, Robotics and Surgery Engineering

Neuralink•Austin, TX

54d•$138,000 - $300,000

About The Position

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. 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. 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:

Requirements

Demonstrated track record of success in a science or engineering field, evidenced by outstanding projects, innovations, or advanced problem-solving
Proven experience in software development, preferably with exposure to embedded systems

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience with embedded systems
Proficient with common communication protocols (SPI, UART, I2C, etc.)
Comfortable/working knowledge of more advanced protocols such as PCIe, MIPI CSI/DSI, USB, and 802.3
Proficient in at least one embedded language such as C, C++, or Rust
Proficient with embedded toolchains and workflow
Experience building and bringing-up MCUs or FPGAs
Experience with embedded stacks for ARM cores
Experience developing on embedded Linux platforms
Experience with embedded Linux kernel configuration and device tree setup
Experience with kernel driver development
Experience with ARM bootloaders
Experience coding drivers for actuators and sensors
Experience with high speed data acquisition and processing
Foundational understanding of MCU architectures and peripheral integration
Solid knowledge in electrical engineering and DSP
Ability to interpret electrical schematics and datasheets, along with proficiency in using lab equipment

Responsibilities

Developing and optimizing embedded software for robotic surgery applications
Streamlining our codebase by refining and, when necessary, retiring legacy embedded software
Rigorous testing and validation of software systems to meet the highest safety and reliability standards
Participating in peer code reviews
Writing drivers and applications to extend the functionality of our robotics
Specifying hardware and software choices as we develop future hardware platforms
Sharing your findings and progress with the team in a collaborative environment

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
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