Network and Systems Engineer

Neuralink • Fremont, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Neuralink is seeking a hands-on Network & Systems Engineer with deep expertise in data center design, build, and operations. This role involves owning the end-to-end lifecycle of compute and network infrastructure, from site buildout and hardware procurement through deployment, automation, and day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate is comfortable in both the data center floor and at the keyboard, thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, and is passionate about building reliable, scalable systems from the ground up. The corporate environment is production, hosting groundbreaking research and development, assembly lines, neural recording training and processing, and many other functions. The Information Technology team builds critical systems and processes that safely accelerate Neuralink's progress along the company's critical path.

Requirements

• Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware/Hyper-V) and storage ecosystems (NAS/SAN, NFS/iSCSI)
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst, Arista, and enterprise wireless technologies
• Working knowledge of routing protocols and network technologies: BGP, OSPF, ECMP, eBPF, SFLOW, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, NTP, PTP, ARP, CDP, LLDP
• Familiarity with DCIM tools and infrastructure monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana, or similar)
• Experience with firewalls, SDWAN, and enterprise security technologies

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Wave Division Multiplexing, Fiber Optics, GPON, and FTTH
• Exposure to real-time systems and industrial telemetry networks
• Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent data center certifications

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate data center environments including power infrastructure (PDUs, UPS, generators), cooling systems (CRAC/CRAH, liquid cooling), and scalable racking solutions
• Procure, rack, cable, and commission server and network hardware; perform BIOS/firmware tuning and integration testing
• Own the full server lifecycle — from hardware selection and vendor coordination through deployment, maintenance, and decommission
• Automate server provisioning using PXE/HTTP boot, scripting (Bash, PowerShell, Python), and configuration management tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Puppet
• Administer Linux and Windows server environments including OS deployment, patching, and performance tuning
• Deploy, maintain, and monitor campus network infrastructure including switching, routing, wireless, and NAC; respond aggressively to incidents to maintain uptime
• Plan and coordinate maintenance windows, upgrades, and expansions; maintain 24/7 on-call readiness
• Ensure all systems comply with HIPAA, PII handling requirements, and applicable cybersecurity standards (ISO, NIST)
• Author and maintain documentation including network topology, systems design, runbooks, and SOPs
• Manage network and server hardware inventory

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees