Senior Software Engineer, BCI Applications - Neuralink

Team Description:

The Brain Computer Interface (BCI) Applications Team is responsible for delivering a product that gives people with paralysis the ability to control computers, phones, and robotic arms with their minds at the same speed and functionality level as able-bodied people can. The team works closely with the PRIME clinical study patients which allows them fast and direct feedback about new features from users. The work in the team is multidisciplinary and team members have diverse backgrounds in software engineers, design engineering, ML engineering and neuro-engineering.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

As a Software Engineer in the BCI team, you will collaborate with our users, specifically clinical trial participants, to comprehend their requirements and engineer brain-computer interface software systems that deliver exceptional user experiences. You will take the lead in creating innovative applications, implementing new features, and resolving existing issues to enhance the overall functionality of the software.

• Develop, test, and validate software systems
• Work with cross-functional teams to design new BCI functionalities and novel computer user interfaces
• Work with study participants to iterate on and further refine the software
• Mentor others in achieving engineering excellence and be a catalyst on the team through code review, design review, and technical presentations
• Write algorithms to decode brain activity
• Design user experiences centered around brain control

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience
• Fluent in modern front-end and/or mobile development tools (React, Swift) and a high-performance backend language (Python, C, C++)
• Evidence in delivering high-impact projects to users or businesses with clear metrics
• Evidence of exceptional ability in engineering or computer science
• Strong understanding of engineering first principles
• You are mission-driven and goal-oriented in your approach to solving problems
• You are resourceful, flexible, and adaptable; no task is too big or too small
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills