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These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world.\nTeam Description:\nThe Brain Interfaces Software Team is responsible for the end to end software stack that manages implant communication, verification, manufacturing and monitoring. We own client side SDKs and full-stack platforms that are used by various divisions within the company. We are looking for versatile engineers who are interested in architecting and implementing elegant software solutions and who thrive with the autonomy to propose creative approaches to problems. \nNeuralink strives to be a meritocratic environment: we require honest and transparent communication to ensure the best ideas win out, and we believe the best solutions emerge and the best teams are created when you assemble high-performing individuals and allow them to engage in rigorous and thoughtful inquiry. 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If this speaks to you, come join us.\nJob Responsibilities:\nAs a Software Engineer on the Brain Interfaces Software Team, your responsibilities will encompass:\n\nDeveloping and improving Neuralink’s Implant and Charger SDK\nMaintaining Neuralink’s brain interface software and firmware build tooling\nDeveloping and improving Neuralink’s Implant manufacturing line acceptance software\nMaintaining Neuralink's Implant design control verification testing software\nDeveloping and improving Neuralink’s Implant recorder system\nDeveloping and improving Neuralink’s Implant monitoring system\nRequired Qualifications: \n\nFluent in Python and C or Rust (don’t get hung up on this-being an exceptional software engineer matters above all)\nExperience (and comfortable) with the Linux/Unix systems and command line\nEvidence of exceptional ability in engineering, mathematics, or computer science\nStrong understanding of engineering first principles\nStrong intuition for what matters in a production system (vs. research-grade)\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nPrior experience developing software for safety-critical systems\n\nAbout You:\nYou find large challenges exciting and enjoy discovering and defining problems as much as solving them\nYou deliver. You may enjoy thoughtful conversations about problems and perfecting design, but in the end, you know that what matters is delivering reliable solutions. (Our ultimate aim is to help people; the “right” solution doesn’t always achieve that)\nYou are mission-driven and goal-oriented in your approach to solving problems\nYou feel a sense of urgency to get things done sooner rather than later-because there is so much we, as people, can contribute to the world and accomplish in this life, it’s a shame to waste time\nYou are resourceful, flexible, and adaptable; no task is too big or too small\nExpected Compensation:\nThe 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. 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