Neuralink

Neuralink

Software Design Control Engineer

Austin, Texas, United States · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$71k-$119kDetected 29 days ago
PythonSQLCI/CDComplianceSystems EngineeringElectrical EngineeringControlsFDA RegulatoryMedical DevicesCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

  • These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world.
  • We focus on embedding compliance directly into engineering workflows rather than treating it as a manual or reactive function.
  • Job Description and Responsibilities: Please note, this is a duplicate posting for the "Quality Systems Engineer" role.

Responsibilities

  • As a Software Design Controls Engineer, your primary responsibility will be to design, implement, and continuously improve software-focused design control systems with regulatory compliance embedded into their architecture.
  • You will continuously optimize these systems to improve speed, traceability, and audit readiness while supporting aggressive development timelines and frequent design changes.
  • These systems will support the full software lifecycle, from requirements definition through verification, validation, risk management, and release.
  • Design and implement scalable software design controls systems aligned with IEC 62304 and FDA design control requirements (21 CFR 820.30)
  • Develop and maintain end-to-end traceability frameworks linking:
  • Integrate software risk management into design controls, ensuring alignment with ISO 14971 principles
  • Build change control mechanisms capable of supporting:
  • Partner closely with software engineering teams to embed:
  • Own subsets of the Quality System related to software design controls, including but not limited to:
  • Software Design Control processes

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
  • Demonstrated experience designing or maintaining structured engineering or compliance systems
  • Familiarity with software development lifecycles in regulated or safety-critical environments
  • Working knowledge of:
  • Proficiency in basic scripting, automation, or querying (e.g., Python, SQL, or equivalent)
  • Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to think in systems rather than silos

Nice to have

  • 1-3 years of experience in:
  • Software Quality
  • Regulated software development
  • Expected Compensation:
  • We also believe in aligning our employees' success with the company's long-term growth.

Skills

  • User needs
  • Software requirements
  • Risk controls
  • Design outputs (code, architecture)
  • Verification and validation evidence

Compensation

  • The anticipated base salary for this position is expected to be within the following range.
  • Your actual base pay will be determined by your job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
  • We also believe in aligning our employees' success with the company's long-term growth.
  • As such, in addition to base salary, Neuralink offers equity compensation (in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSU)) for all full-time employees.
  • $71,000 - $119,000 USD
  • What We Offer:

Benefits

  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
  • Commuter benefits
  • Equity (RSUs) *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
  • Parental leave *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
  • Flexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
  • Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.

Company info

  • We are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain.
  • We are testing titling to see which attracts the most qualified candidates.
  • Join the Quality Systems Team, where our mission is to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards by designing scalable, efficient, and automation-driven systems.
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