Software Engineer, Medical Imaging

Company: Neuralink
Location: Fremont
Posted on: May 28, 2025

Job Description:

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 Surgery Engineering team is responsible for developing and managing custom hardware and processes for neurosurgical procedures, excluding the R1 Robot and Operator Station. Their responsibilities encompass the entire surgical process, including patient positioning, incision management, craniectomy, precise implant placement, thread management during robot-assisted insertion, surgical site irrigation, implant installation, and closure. Additionally, the team ensures safe explantation and upgrade procedures for implants. They also provide mechanical engineering support to the animal care, histology, and BCI teams, contributing to the success of complex neurosurgical procedures and related research activities.Job Description and Responsibilities:As a Medical Imaging Software Engineer, you will work with other engineers and clinicians to develop tools that enable rapid and precise placement of the Neuralink implant and its electrodes relative to targets determined by functional imaging like fMRI. You will own the end-to-end pipeline of medical imaging data at Neuralink, from ingesting the medical images from the scanner/imaging modality, to fusing different imaging techniques, and finally to navigating in the real world coordinates of the patient reference frame during surgery. Additionally, you will be expected to:

• Import and manipulate 3D medical imaging datasets
• Co-register(fuse) different medical imaging types in the same coordinate reference frame
• Build and deploy applications to manage large amounts of medical image data
• Building and deploy a Graphical User Interface to allow engineers and clinicians to place electrodes targets based on pre-operative imaging
• Develop a system to pass the preoperative medical images to the surgical robotRequired Qualifications:
  • Evidence of exceptional ability in engineering or computer science
  • Proven track record of shipping software with real-world impact
  • Understanding of how systems work at a fundamental level
  • Practical proficiency in linear algebra
  • Experience manipulating and visualizing 3D objects (e.g., game development, VR/AR, medical imaging)Preferred Qualifications:
    • Experience with medical imaging formats, such as DICOM and NIfTI
    • Experience working with protected health information
    • Knowledge of container management and orchestration
    • Experience with infrastructure developmentExpected Compensation:At Neuralink, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. The anticipated base salary for this position is expected to be within the below range. Your actual base pay will be determined by your job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.California Base Salary Range:$138,000 - $300,000 USDWhat We Offer:Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.
      • 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
      • Meals provided
      • Equity + 401(k) plan *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
      • Parental leave *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
      • Flexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excludedApply for this job*indicates a required fieldFirst Name *Last Name *Email *Phone *Resume/CV *Enter manuallyAccepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfEnter manuallyAccepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfPlease provide three examples of accomplishments that highlight your exceptional ability. Provide quantitative details and metrics to describe your impact. First example: *Second example: *Third example: *Are you currently authorized to work in the United States? * Select...Will you, at any point, require employer sponsorship to work in the United States? * Select...I am willing and able to work entirely on-site. * Select...I will need relocation to work on-site. * Select...Ideal start date in office *How did you hear about us? * Select...Please specifyLinkedIn ProfileAdditional LinkInclude a link to any additional content (e.g. personal website, Github, portfolio, etc.)
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