Software Engineer Intern, Robotics

Neuralink is creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain, aiming to restore movement and sight. The Software Engineer Intern will write software for surgical robots, ensuring functionality and safety in high-precision environments.

What you'll do:

• Develop safety-critical software for the robot; you are responsible for contributing directly to surgery-ready software as an intern
• Take ownership of a project that is integral to robot functioning from design to implementation under the guidance of a robot software team member
• Jump on problems when they arise with a strong bias for action to support robot operation by non-software teams
• Work across different engineering disciplines; your software may involve interactions with the mechanical, electrical, biological, and neuroscience teams

What they're looking for:

• Evidence of exceptional ability in engineering or computer science
• Experience in writing performant applications in a system language like C, C++, and Rust
• Ability to work on mission-critical and safety-critical systems
• Strong bias for action and first principles thinking
• Hands-on experience with robotics or high-reliability systems
• Experience coding in Linux and debugging on Linux systems
• Experience in computer vision
• Experience in kinematics and motion planning
• Experience working on medical robots
• Experience working in a high-precision environment

Benefits:

• 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•