Software Engineer, Robotics
Company websiteneuralink.com (Neuralink, opens in new tab)
Base salary $119K to $200K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Austin, TX +1 more
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- LocationAustin, TX +1 more
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (3 h ago) · observed since
All places named
- Austin, TX
- South San Francisco, CA
About this job
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:
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.
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.
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.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in computer vision.
- Experience working on medical robots.
- Experience working with high precision systems.
Expected Compensation:
The anticipated base salary for this position is expected to be within the following range. Your actual base pay will be determined by your job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We also believe in aligning our employees’ success with the company's long-term growth. As such, in addition to base salary, Neuralink offers equity compensation (in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSU)) for all full-time employees.
Base Salary Range:
$119,000—$200,000 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
Source: Neuralink on Greenhouse · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($119,000) is above 30% of the 173 Engineering (non-software) roles in Texas listed on this site; 1 other lists the same floor. Their median floor is $136,600; the middle half runs from $115,527 to $159,200.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.
This listingSoftware Engineer, Robotics$119K to $200K
Embedded Software Engineer, Implant Embedded Systems$119K to $281K
Software Engineer, Implant$119K to $200K
Mechanical Engineer, Implant$120K to $224K
Neuroengineer, Next Gen$122K to $226K
Digital IC Design Engineer$116,000 to $233,800
Infrastructure Engineer, Mechanical Tooling$123K to $216K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Software Engineer, Robotics (this listing) | $119K - $200K |
| Embedded Software Engineer, Implant Embedded Systems | $119K - $281K |
| Software Engineer, Implant | $119K - $200K |
| Mechanical Engineer, Implant | $120K - $224K |
| Neuroengineer, Next Gen | $122K - $226K |
| Digital IC Design Engineer | $116,000 - $233,800 |
| Infrastructure Engineer, Mechanical Tooling | $123K - $216K |
Observed changes
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- First observed on the employer's board
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2020-11-03
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Austin, Texas, United States; South San Francisco, California, United States
$119,000—$200,000 USD
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What we verified
- The pay figures come from the employer's own listing, quoted exactly above.
- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
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