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You will collaborate closely with other engineers (e.g., electrical engineers, chip designers, software engineers, robotics engineers) as well as neuroscientists, neurosurgeons, clinicians, animal care specialists, and other industry experts. You may own a major product from early concept to production, while also diving deep into smaller but essential manufacturing problems to unblock production. 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