Software Engineer, Medical Imaging
Austin · Austin - ATX1 · USD 113,000-188,000 · Posted Oct 6, 2026
At a glance
- Location
- Austin · Austin - ATX1
- Salary
- USD 113,000-188,000 · Base salary
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 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
About the role
- The Medical Imaging Software Engineer will develop tools to enable the rapid and precise placement of Neuralink implants and electrodes based on functional imaging.
- This role owns the end-to-end medical imaging data pipeline, from ingestion and fusion to real-world navigation during surgical procedures.
Responsibilities
- Import and manipulate 3D medical imaging datasets.
- Build and deploy applications to manage large amounts of medical image data.
- Build and deploy a Graphical User Interface for engineers and clinicians to place electrode targets.
- Develop a system to pass preoperative medical images to the surgical robot.
- Interface with intraoperative hardware for patient and tool tracking.
Requirements
- 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 coding in Python, Rust, and/or JavaScript.
- Experience manipulating and visualizing 3D objects (e.g., game development, VR/AR, medical imaging).
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field (Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, etc.) or equivalent practical experience.
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 development.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (PPO plan)
- Equity compensation (RSUs)
- Paid holidays
- Commuter benefits
- Meals provided
- 401(k) plan
- Parental leave
- Flexible time off
Skills
- Python
- Rust
- JavaScript
- Linear Algebra
- DICOM
- NIfTI
- Container Management
- Orchestration
- Infrastructure Development
