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Optical Engineer

Neuralink· Surgery & Robot Hardware
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Hybrid (Austin, TX), Hybrid (South San Francisco, CA)$86k - $143kFull-timePosted 11mo ago

About the role

Optical Engineer on the Robot Optics Team at Neuralink, focusing on optical engineering for surgical robotics and related consumables, including 2D/3D machine vision, optical coherence tomography, and surgical illuminators.

Responsibilities

  • Designing and simulating optical imaging systems
  • Testing, verification, and maintenance of robot vision systems
  • Designing and developing custom laser interferometry systems and manufacturing systems
  • Testing and verification of optics consumables
  • Building and testing of beam-scanning instruments
  • Developing image acquisition and processing software
  • Researching and developing new imaging technologies for robotic surgeries
  • Preparing relevant documentation and SOPs for robot optics

Qualifications

  • Evidence of exceptional ability in optical engineering or a related field
  • Bachelor of Science or higher-level degree in Physics, Optical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
  • 3+ years of optical engineering experience
  • 2+ years of experience simulating and designing optics in Zemax or equivalent software
  • Practical experience in designing, testing, and reliability hardening optical systems
  • Basic computer skills and proficiency in Google Docs, Google Drive, and Gmail

Skills

Required:Optical system designOptical simulation (Zemax)

Benefits

  • An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields
  • Growth potential; rapid advancement for impactful team members
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Commuter benefits
  • Meals provided
  • Equity (RSUs) for full-time employees
  • 401(k) plan
  • Parental leave
  • Flexible time off
Last updated Jul 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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