Firmware Engineer, Robotics and Surgery Engineering
Neuralink · Austin, Texas, United States; South San Francisco, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 88 days Neuralink's roles stay open a median of 88 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 3% of Neuralink's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Neuralink
- high 80 stale, 5 reposted of 80 open
- Hiring momentum
- 96 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-30
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Neuralink's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Neuralink.
About this role
As a Firmware Engineer at Neuralink, you will develop and optimize embedded software for robotic surgery applications, while also refining legacy systems. Your role involves rigorous testing, participating in peer code reviews, and specifying hardware and software choices for future platforms. Collaboration with a diverse team of roboticists, engineers, and medical professionals is key as you contribute to the advancement of automated surgeries.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Neuralink as an employer.
What you need
- Demonstrated track record of success in a science or engineering field
- Proven experience in software development, preferably with exposure to embedded systems
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
Nice to have
- 2+ years of experience with embedded systems
- Proficient with common communication protocols (SPI, UART, I2C, etc.)
- Comfortable/working knowledge of more advanced protocols such as PCIe, MIPI CSI/DSI, USB, and 802.3
- Proficient in at least one embedded language such as C, C++, or Rust
- Proficient with embedded toolchains and workflow
What you get
- 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
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
- Paid holidays
- Commuter benefits
- Meals provided
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Base salary range is broad and dependent on experience
- Equity compensation is offered, but details are not specified
- Some benefits are not available to temporary employees and interns
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Listed by Neuralink on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-30. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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