Neuralink
Machine Learning Engineer
South San Francisco, California · Contract
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About the role
- Engineers on the BCI team utilize signal processing and machine learning to communicate with the brain.
- Learnings from your work will directly influence next-generation device architecture.
- These systems decode raw neural signals into useful actions, such as moving a cursor, typing, or actuating a robotic arm.
Responsibilities
- Telepathy Product: Develop and refine models that decode neural data, enabling individuals with paralysis to reliably type at 35 words per minute or control robotics arms for activities of daily living.
- Lead the team by performing at a high standard, setting the bar for how we build and operate our systems.
- Proven track record of designing, building, and shipping real-time ML products
- You will have access to the most cutting-edge neural interface hardware and develop state-of-the-art neural encoders and decoders.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience
- No prior knowledge of neuroscience is required
Skills
- Your actual base pay will be determined by your job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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.
- : $199,000 USD - $331,000 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
- The BCI team develops the software and systems that communicate with the brain.
- Additionally, real-world data, such as video feeds, can be encoded into neural data to project images into the visual cortex.
- We also work closely with users to gather feedback, make improvements, and fundamentally reshape the user experience and interface of the BCI.
- 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.
- We also believe in aligning our employees' success with the company's long-term growth.
- There is no part of the technical design that cannot change.
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