Full-Time
Neuralink
501-1,000 employees
Develops brain-computer interfaces for medical use
Compensation Overview
$83k - $180k/yr
Junior, Mid
Austin, TX, USA
- You must have led a team to deliver a product or feature that had a clear impact
- Evidence of exceptional ability in software engineering
- A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent demonstrated work experience
- 1-2 years of experience leading teams and owning the success of a product
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience understanding requirements and delivering iteratively
- A strong eye for user experience and polished user interfaces
- Take end-to-end ownership of software development projects, including, but not limited to, full-stack development and cutting-edge data engineering work
- Gather requirements in ambiguous problem spaces and design elegant solutions
- Participate in design reviews and code reviews of other team members' projects
- Work directly and iteratively with stakeholders to grow MVPs into mature solutions
- Own the design, development, and testing of software development projects
- Deliver results
- Be a cross-disciplinary team member
- Be resourceful, flexible, and adaptable; no task is too big or too small
Neuralink develops brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) that enable direct communication between the brain and external devices. Their main product, the N1 Implant, is a small, fully implantable device that allows users to control computers or mobile devices through their brain activity. The N1 Implant operates using a wirelessly charged battery and advanced low-power chips that process neural signals, which are then sent to the Neuralink Application to translate brain activity into commands. What sets Neuralink apart from competitors is its use of a surgical robot that precisely inserts ultra-thin threads into the brain, minimizing damage during the procedure. The company's goal is to restore autonomy to individuals with mobility issues or neurological disorders, while also appealing to those interested in enhancing cognitive abilities.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Series D
Total Funding
$696M
Headquarters
Fremont, California
Founded
2016
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- FDA approval for human trials accelerates Neuralink's path to market.
- $500 million funding round indicates strong investor confidence in Neuralink.
- Global patient registry expansion allows for diverse participant pool and robust data.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from companies like Paradromics may impact Neuralink's market share.
- Ethical concerns about human enhancement could lead to public backlash.
- High development costs may limit accessibility and adoption of Neuralink's technology.
What makes Neuralink unique
- Neuralink's N1 Implant is fully implantable and cosmetically invisible.
- The R1 Robot ensures precise and minimally invasive implantation of the N1 Implant.
- Neuralink's wireless technology offers a unique advantage over semi-invasive systems.
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Benefits
An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the 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; parental leave.
Flexible time off + paid holidays.
Equity + 401(k) plan.
Commuter Benefits.
Meals provided.
Growth & Insights and Company News
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↑ 1%Elon Musk's Neuralink is reportedly planning to raise $500 million at a pre-money valuation of $8.5 billion, according to Bloomberg News.
Science, $104M, biotech: A Neuralink competitor raised big this week with a $104 million round led by Khosla Ventures.
Neuralink launches human trials for brain implants.
Neuralink is developing a fully implantable and wireless BCI that allows users to control computers and other devices using only their thoughts.
Decrypt’s Art, Fashion, and Entertainment Hub. Discover SCENENeuralink, the brain-computer interface company founded by Elon Musk, has opened its patient registry to applicants worldwide, bringing its mind-controlled technology to more people with severe disabilities.In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, Neuralink said the applications were open to those with quadriplegia, regardless of location.“If you have quadriplegia and are interested in exploring groundbreaking ways to control a computer using your thoughts, you can now sign up from anywhere in the world,” Neuralink wrote on X.going global! 🌏please refer patients with paralysis (who may benefit fromBCI technology) to be considered for inclusion in our clinicaltrials @neuralink https://t.co/BkZd9W9CdL — Dr. Jordan Amadio (@AmadioMD) April 2, 2025The U.S. Food and Drug Administration allowed the neuroscience company to perform human testing in September 2023, but thus far, only three people have been approved by Neuralink for a brain-computer implant.According to the questionnaire on the Neuralink website candidates must be at least 18 years old and have one of the following conditions: quadriplegia (paralysis affecting all four limbs), paraplegia (paralysis of the lower body), visual impairment or blindness (partial or total vision loss), or a speech impairment that affects the ability to speak or be understood.Candidates are also asked whether they have known allergies to metal or contrast dye, whether they are fluent in English, whether they have medical insurance, and what their biological sex is.In its brochure, Neuralink said it won’t accept individuals who already have implanted devices such as a pacemaker or deep brain stimulator, have a history of seizures, require MRIs for an ongoing medical condition, or receive transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment.Test subjects would be compensated for study-related costs like travel expenses.Launched by Musk in 2016, Neuralink was founded to develop brain-computer interface technology to address neurological disorders and, in the long term, to create a direct interface between humans and artificial intelligence.During Tesla's March all-hands meeting, Musk hinted at a future in which the line between human and machine may blur even further.“Long term, we will also have enhancement of humans—optionally, if somebody wants to have cybernetic enhancements with Neuralink. If you want to go cybernetic and have superintelligence and see in different wavelengths, we could absolutely provide superhuman abilities via Neuralink in the future,” Musk, who is CEO of the company, said. “One thing is for sure: the future is going to be very interesting.”.@elonmusk: “Long term we will also have enhancement of humans … If somebody wants to have cybernetic enhancements … we could absolutely provide superhuman abilities via Neuralink in the future.” pic.twitter.com/A42LHCGrOS — Chief Nerd (@TheChiefNerd) March 21, 2025In May 2024, Musk announced on X that Neuralink was seeking a second participant for its brain-computer interface human trials