Neuralink
Quality Engineer, Software Design Controls
Austin, Texas, United States · Mid · Contract
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Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $119,642 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Software Developers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
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About the role
- Stay current with advancements in medical device software standards, regulatory science, and related technologies; contribute to continuous improvement of compliance processes, SOPs, templates, and knowledge sharing across teams.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with software and firmware teams to identify design control and software lifecycle risks early, drive robust mitigations, and support design reviews to embed strong design control and IEC 62304 practices.
- The Quality Engineer, Software Design Controls will own software design control strategy, processes, documentation, and continuous improvement across implantable electronics software, surgical robotics software, external systems, and related non-product software.
- Own end-to-end software design control strategy and plan/execute activities supporting the full software lifecycle (requirements, architecture, detailed design, implementation, verification, validation, risk management, and release) for Class III and other regulated software in accordance with IEC 62304, ISO 14971, ISO 13485, and related standards.
- Debug software quality and design control gaps using requirements management tools, traceability matrices, code/architecture reviews, test results, anomaly data, and root-cause analysis techniques; recommend effective process and design mitigations.
- Develop, execute, and maintain software design control deliverables including design and development plans, software requirements specifications, architecture documents, verification/validation plans and reports, risk management files, traceability matrices, change control records, and requirement-to-test linkages for complex systems involving implants, chargers, robots, and supporting software.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) in regulated or safety-critical environments and practical application of design controls.
- We produce the rigorous evidence required to support rapid development, regulatory progress, and the safe, effective delivery of the technology to patients.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with additional standards such as IEC 62366 (usability), 21 CFR Part 11, or cybersecurity guidance (FDA, IEC 81001-5-1).
- Experience writing test protocols, reports, deviations, engineering rationales, risk assessments, and requirement traceability in a regulated or quality-controlled development process.
- Expected Compensation:
- We also believe in aligning our employees' success with the company's long-term growth.
- An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields
- Growth potential
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.
- As such, in addition to base salary, Neuralink offers equity compensation (in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSU)) for all full-time employees.
- $103,000 - $191,000 USD
Benefits
- Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.
- 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
Company info
- 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.
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