Optical Engineer
Neuralink · Austin, TX | Fremont, CA · Surgery & Robot Hardware
About this role
Neuralink is hiring a senior-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Austin, TX | Fremont, CA. The role typically asks for 3+ years of relevant experience. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Compensation is listed at $86,000–$143,000 per year.
- Role
- Hardware Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- senior
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Austin, TX | Fremont, CA
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Department
- Surgery & Robot Hardware
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Job description
from Neuralink careersAbout Neuralink:
We are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world.
Team Description:
The Robot Optics Team is seeking Optical Engineers passionate about shaping the future of operating rooms. We are responsible for all optical engineering aspects of Neuralink surgeries, which includes working on our surgical robotics, supporting operating room equipment, and manufacturing custom consumables. The core device we work on is the robotic system that performs implant insertions. Key subsystems include 2D and 3D machine vision cameras, optical coherence tomography, and surgical site illuminators.
Our team oversees the entire product lifecycle of all optical subsystems across multiple robot versions, from ideation and design through production, testing, and maintenance. We also design hardware for producing and inspecting consumables, such as laser-machined needle cartridges. As we manufacture a significant portion of our hardware in-house, our core activities include bring-up testing, designing hardware acceptance testers, and overseeing manufacturing processes.
Job Description and Responsibilities: