CNC Machinist @ Neuralink

Company Description:

We are creating the future of brain-computer interfaces: building devices now that have the potential to help people with paralysis regain mobility and independence and invent new technologies that could expand our abilities, our community, and our world.

Team Description:

The Machine Shop is responsible for supporting the entire company from machining high-precision Robot prototype parts to small batch runs for the Brain Interfaces team, and providing design and fabrication support for Animal Care teams. Our Machinists enable engineers to iterate quickly as we strive to create the world’s best and most manufacturable Brain-Computer Interface. The Machine Shop team is a small, collaborative group that operates with a sense of urgency and a strong focus on excellent work culture.

Job Responsibilities:

Program, set up, and run your own parts
Accountable for parts in your queue which involves material purchasing, proper tooling selection, programming toolpaths, machine setup, inspection, and full end-to-end manufacturing
Work with engineers and other members of the R&D team to build and iterate prototype parts

Required Qualifications:

5 years of relevant machine shop experience
Experience with at least one CAM software and one CNC control
Read and interpret engineering drawings
Experience in a prototyping environment (creative custom workholding solutions)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience using a 5-axis CNC machine for prototyping
5-axis programming/machining experience
EDM experience
Experience with 3D printing, laser cutting, or welding

Pay Transparency: The following details are for Texas individuals only:

Texas Pay Transparency

$39—$50 USD

For Full-Time Employees, your compensation package will include two major components: salary and equity. Guidance on salary for this role will be determined according to the level at which you enter the organization, with the ability to gain more over time as you contribute. In addition, Full-Time Employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.

What We Offer:

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
Equity + 401(k) plan *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
Parental leave *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
Flexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded

Multiple studies have found that a higher percentage of women and BIPOC candidates won’t apply if they don’t meet every listed qualification. Neuralink values candidates of all backgrounds. If you find yourself excited by our mission but you don’t check every box in the description, we encourage you to apply anyway!

Neuralink provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training and social, and recreational programs. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis.

If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations are modifications or adjustments to the application or hiring process that would enable you to fully participate in those processes. Examples of reasonable accommodations include but are not limited to:

Documents in alternate formats or read aloud to you
Having interviews in an accessible location
Being accompanied by a service dog
Having a sign language interpreter present for the interview

Compensation Overview

6 month growth

1 year growth

2 year growth

Benefits