Firmware Engineer, Robotics and Surgery Engineering
Firmware Engineer developing and optimizing embedded software for robotic surgery systems that implant Neuralink's brain-computer interface, working across embedded Linux, MCUs, FPGAs, and ARM platforms.
- Compensation
- $138K–$300K / yr
- Location
- Austin, Texas, United States; South San Francisco, California, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Embedded
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Demonstrated track record of success in a science or engineering field
- Proven experience in software development, preferably with exposure to embedded systems
Nice to have
- 2+ years of experience with embedded systems
- Proficient with common communication protocols (SPI, UART, I2C, etc.)
- Working knowledge of 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 and use lab equipment
Full description
About Neuralink:
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.
Team Description:
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.
Job Description and Responsibilities:
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:
- 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
Required Qualifications:
- 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
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineer, Computer Science, etc or equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Embedded Software Development:
- 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