Neuralink
Software Engineer, Medical Imaging
Austin, Texas, United States · Contract
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About the role
- Import and manipulate 3D medical imaging datasets
- Interface with intraoperative hardware for patient and tool tracking
Responsibilities
- Build and deploy a Graphical User Interface to allow engineers and clinicians to place electrodes targets based on pre-operative imaging
- The Surgery Engineering team is responsible for developing and managing custom hardware and processes for neurosurgical procedures, excluding the R1 Robot and Operator Station.
- They also provide mechanical engineering support to the animal care, histology, and BCI teams, contributing to the success of complex neurosurgical procedures and related research activities.
Requirements
- Proven track record of shipping software with real-world impact
- Practical proficiency in linear algebra
- Experience coding in Python, Rust, and/or, JavaScript
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field (Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, etc.) OR equivalent practical experience.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of container management and orchestration
- Experience with infrastructure development
- 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
- we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact
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.
- $113,000 - $188,000 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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