Neuroengineer, Next Gen

Neuralink•Fremont, CA

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. The Next Gen team at Neuralink is developing the next generation of brain-computer interfaces. We are laying the groundwork for intuitive, high-dimensional, and bidirectional interfaces between brains and machines, with the goal of helping people challenged by a variety of neurological disorders and conditions. Our team consists of scientists and engineers, working closely together to define the engineering requirements for these future products. As a Neuroengineer on this team, you will contribute across a wide range of projects, from designing novel experimental preparations, to interpreting neural signals and behavioral data, to developing novel BCI paradigms. Successful candidates will be highly adaptable, able to deploy their core technical and creative skills to tackle a wide range of problems, and have a keen sense of urgency.

Requirements

Evidence of exceptional ability in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, machine learning, or a related field
4+ years of academic or industry experience
A strong understanding of the scientific method and engineering first principles
Fluency with Python for data analysis

Nice To Haves

Experience with modern statistical inference and machine learning, including for machine vision applications
Experience with neural stimulation
Experience modeling the influence of electrical stimulation on neural activity, for example using the NEURON modeling environment
Experience modeling electric fields using finite element modeling (FEM)
Experience building and programming experimental instrumentation
Experience with in-vivo electrophysiology, awake behaving recordings, and in particular, closed-loop brain-computer interface

Responsibilities

Design, execute, interpret, and communicate the results of neural recording and stimulation experiments
Design computational models of and develop encoding strategies for electrical stimulation
Integrate machine vision algorithms to design end-to-end solutions for prosthetic vision
Run and support research sessions in coordination with software engineers, field engineers, and animal specialists
Present results in a collaborative setting

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