Software Engineer Intern, Infrastructure

About 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 Infrastructure Team builds the foundation that enables the company to operate safely, robustly, and at light-speed. We run a mix of cloud-based and on-prem systems, serving users from highly technical engineers to non-technical scientists and doctors. All of them need solid systems, rugged networking, and bullet-proof software to do their jobs. This role will integrate closely with teams across the company, spanning all layers of the work environment stack, from deploying physical hardware on the manufacturing line to custom tooling for neural recordings from implants.

Tech Stack

• Rust, Python
• Terraform
• Bazel and Nix
• Kubernetes
• GitLab CI
• AWS
• Ubuntu, Fedora

Focus

• Developing foundations for teams to build software and systems for record-breaking BCI experiences.
• Enhancing developer experience with robust tooling and build-system infrastructure.
• Building foundational infrastructure for HITL (hardware in the loop) testing across firmware, BCI, and robot teams.
• Ground-up infrastructure for on-premise solutions and cloud architecture.
• Foundational software engineering focused on serving internal software teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with IAC tools such as Terraform, Docker, Packer, Ansible, Cloud-Init, Kickstart.
• Working knowledge of compiled languages, ideally Rust, Go, or C/C++.
• Working knowledge of major cryptographic protocols and authentication schemes such as TLS, x509, 802.1x, U2F, SAML.
• Familiarity with modern Linux boot process, UEFI, TPM measured boot, Secure Boot, Systemd.
• Systems administration experience on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• In-depth understanding of modern networking and common protocols.
• Ability to architect, build, and ship 0 to 1 infrastructure quickly and efficiently.

Expected Compensation

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is listed below.

California Hourly Flat Rate: $35/Hr USD

What 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
• Commuter benefits
• Meals provided
• Equity (RSUs) *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
• 401(k) plan *Interns initially excluded until they work 1,000 hours
• Parental leave *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
• Flexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded