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Neuralink

Biomedical Engineer Intern

South San Francisco, California, United StatesinternshipinternAdded today

About this role

Neuralink seeks a Biomedical Engineer intern to contribute to next-generation brain-computer interface development. You'll collaborate with scientists and engineers on microelectrode materials, electrode-tissue interfaces, and experimental testing to advance implant technology.

What you'll do

  • Develop next-generation microelectrode materials in partnership with microfabrication teams
  • Design solutions for electrode-tissue interfaces to improve sensitivity and longevity
  • Perform materials characterization and surface chemistry experiments on implant components
  • Design and fabricate custom test fixtures for new experiments
  • Execute established protocols and independently design experiments as needed
  • Troubleshoot, iterate, and communicate technical findings to the team

What they're looking for

  • Materials engineering or chemistry fundamentals
  • Scientific method and engineering first principles
  • Laboratory safety and chemical handling
  • SolidWorks or CAD software
  • Surface characterization techniques (contact angle, FTIR, XPS, AFM)
  • Microscopy
  • Electrochemistry
  • Technical communication and interdisciplinary collaboration

Benefits

  • Work on cutting-edge brain-computer interface technology
  • Opportunity for professional growth and rapid advancement
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (PPO)
  • Paid holidays and commuter benefits
  • Meals provided on-site
  • 401(k) plan eligibility after 1,000 hours
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Neuralink

Neuralink develops brain-computer interface technology and neurosurgical robots to enable direct interaction between the brain and computing systems. The company is hiring engineers across clinical implementation, user interface design, manufacturing, and software development to support its pioneering medical devices and surgical systems.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your experience with materials characterization techniques and which have you used hands-on in a lab setting.
  • Walk us through a time you designed and troubleshot an experimental setup—what challenges did you face and how did you solve them?