Software Engineer Robotics
Core
Writing software for surgical robots integrating actuated devices and microelectromechanical systems to ensure high-precision, high-repeatability mechanical motion and fail-safe design.
Role type
Software Engineer Robotics
Builds
Surgical robots
Domain
Medical robotics / High reliability systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Robotics engineering, High reliability systems, Linux, C/C++/Rust, Engineering first principles, Product shipping
Preferred skills
Computer vision, Medical robots, High precision systems
Responsibilities
Writing software for surgical robots, Ensuring code works on actual surgical robots (not just simulation)
Seniority
Individual Contributor
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## About the role
Our robotics integrate actuated devices with microelectromechanical systems as well as novel surgical procedures. These applications place strong emphasis on high-precision, high-repeatability mechanical motion, as well as high reliability and fail-safe design. You will be responsible for writing software and making sure your code works on an actual surgical robot, not just simulation.
## About the company
Neuralink strives to be a meritocratic environment: we require honest and transparent communication to ensure the best ideas win out, and we believe the best solutions emerge and the best teams are created when you assemble high-performing individuals and allow them to engage in rigorous and thoughtful inquiry. We want to work with exceptional people, and, to the extent that you excel, we want you to take on more responsibility and help all of us succeed. If this speaks to you, come join us.
## Responsibilities
- Write software and make sure your code works on an actual surgical robot, not just simulation.
## Required Qualifications
- Evidence of exceptional ability in engineering or computer science.
- Hands-on experience with robotics or high reliability systems.
- Experience coding in Linux and a system language like C/C++/Rust.
- Strong understanding of engineering first principles.
- Proven history of shipping products.
## Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in computer vision.
- Experience working on medical robots.
- Experience working with high precision systems.
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