About the role#
As a Software Engineer Intern on the Robot Software Team, you will write code that runs on actual surgical robots. You will move beyond simulations to work with actuated devices and microelectromechanical systems. The team focuses on high-precision motion, high reliability, and fail-safe design to enable the safe implantation of the N1 device.
What you'll do#
- Develop safety-critical software for the robot.
- Contribute directly to surgery-ready software.
- Take ownership of a project integral to robot functioning from design through implementation.
- Support robot operations by addressing problems as they arise with a strong bias for action.
- Collaborate across engineering disciplines including mechanical, electrical, biological, and neuroscience teams.
What you'll need#
- Evidence of exceptional ability in engineering or computer science.
- Experience writing performant applications in system languages such as C, C++, or Rust.
- Ability to work on mission-critical and safety-critical systems.
- A strong bias for action and first principles thinking.
- Hands-on experience with robotics or high-reliability systems.
- Experience coding and debugging in Linux environments.
- Experience with computer vision, kinematics, or motion planning.
- Experience working with medical robots or in high-precision environments.
Location & details#
- Locations: Austin, Texas and South San Francisco, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid position.
- Term: Rolling.
About Neuralink
Neuralink is a biotechnology research company that develops implantable brain-computer interfaces. Founded in 2016, the firm creates technology designed to facilitate interaction between neural signals and digital devices. It operates out of Austin, Texas, and South San Francisco, California. The company employs approximately 700 people.
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