Neuralink

Neuralink

Network and Systems Engineer

South San Francisco, California, United States · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$126k-$191kDetected 29 days ago
PythonBashPowerShellTerraformAnsibleLinuxPrometheusGrafanaCybersecurityComplianceProcurementSystems EngineeringTCP/IPDNSCiscoBGP/OSPFSD-WANNetwork MonitoringHIPAAResearchFiber Optics

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.
  • Team Description: For Neuralink's Information Technology team, the corporate environment is production.
  • It is where our groundbreaking research and development takes place and hosts our assembly lines, neural recording training and processing, and many other functions.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and operate data center environments including power infrastructure (PDUs, UPS, generators), cooling systems (CRAC/CRAH, liquid cooling), and scalable racking solutions
  • Procure, rack, cable, and commission server and network hardware; perform BIOS/firmware tuning and integration testing
  • Own the full server lifecycle - from hardware selection and vendor coordination through deployment, maintenance, and decommission
  • Administer and manage HPC clusters, storage systems, and high-speed networksAutomate server provisioning using PXE/HTTP boot, scripting (Bash, PowerShell, Python), and configuration management tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Puppet
  • Deploy, maintain, and monitor campus network infrastructure including switching, routing, wireless, and NAC; respond aggressively to incidents to maintain uptime
  • Plan and coordinate maintenance windows, upgrades, and expansions; maintain 24/7 on-call readiness
  • Author and maintain documentation including network topology, systems design, runbooks, and SOPs
  • Manage network and server hardware inventory
  • Neuralink is looking for a hands-on Network & Systems Engineer with deep expertise in data center design, build, and operations.
  • You will own the end-to-end lifecycle of our compute and network infrastructure - from site buildout and hardware procurement through deployment, automation, and day-to-day operations.

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst, Arista, and enterprise wireless technologies
  • Working knowledge of routing protocols and network
  • Working knowledge of routing protocols and network technologies: BGP, OSPF, ECMP, eBPF, SFLOW, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, NTP, PTP, ARP, CDP, LLDP

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with Wave Division Multiplexing, Fiber Optics, GPON, and FTTH
  • Familiarity with cluster resource managers (Slurm, LSF, PBS)
  • Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware/Hyper-V) and storage ecosystems (NAS/SAN, NFS/iSCSI)
  • Exposure to real-time systems and industrial telemetry networks
  • Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent data center certifications
  • Expected Compensation:
  • We also believe in aligning our employees' success with the company's long-term growth.

Skills

  • Familiarity with DCIM tools and infrastructure monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana, or similar)
  • Experience with firewalls, SDWAN, and enterprise security technologies
  • BGP, OSPF, ECMP, eBPF, SFLOW, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, NTP, PTP, ARP, CDP, LLDP

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.
  • $126,000 - $190,800 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.
  • For Neuralink's Information Technology team, the corporate environment is production.
  • The team builds critical systems and processes that safely accelerate our progress along the company's critical path.
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