Software Engineer, Hippocampus
Neuralink · Austin, Texas, United States
About this role
## About Neuralink We are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain—restoring movement to the paralyzed, restoring sight to the blind, and revolutionizing how humans interact with their digital world. ## Team: Hippocampus Software The Hippocampus Software Team works closely with neuroscientists, physicists, roboticists, chip designers, pathologists, and mechanical engineers to build Neuralink’s centralized data aggregation and analysis platform. This data platform collects, organizes, and visualizes diverse data, including: - Neural signal recordings - Brain histology images - Microfabrication manufacturing data The team owns projects that drive engineering and experimentation at Neuralink. We operate like an internal startup—rapidly prototyping and building software that solves company problems. This often takes the form of full-stack tools, but can be any tech stack. ## Role: Software Engineer (Hippocampus) As a Software Engineer on the Hippocampus Software Team, you’ll impact engineering and experimentation at Neuralink by fully owning and driving projects—from interfacing with stakeholders and gathering requirements to delivering exceptional software. ### Responsibilities - Take **end-to-end ownership** of software development projects (including full-stack development and cutting-edge data engineering) - Gather requirements in **ambiguous** problem spaces and design **elegant** solutions - Participate in design reviews and code reviews - Work **directly and iteratively** with stakeholders to grow MVPs into mature solutions - Own the **design, development, and testing** of software projects - **Deliver results**—focus on shipping solutions that work - Be a **cross-disciplinary** team member and communicate effectively across teams - Be resourceful, flexible, and adaptable (**no task is too big or too small**) Neuralink roles are highly dynamic. Depending on skills and needs, you may work across projects such as interpreting neural data, analyzing histology, developing surgical tools, or creating new BCI approaches. ## Required Qualifications - Most important: You **must** have led a team to deliver a product or feature with **clear impact** - Evidence of exceptional ability in software engineering - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or equivalent demonstrated work experience) - 1–2 years of experience leading teams and owning product success - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Experience understanding requirements and delivering iteratively - Strong eye for user experience and polished user interfaces ## What We Offer Full-time employees are eligible for: - Opportunity to change the world and work with top experts across disciplines - Growth potential; we rapidly advance high-impact team members - Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance (PPO) - 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)*
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