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Firmware Engineer Intern, Robotics and Surgery Engineering

Neuralink· Internships
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South San Francisco, CAinternPosted 11mo ago

About the role

Firmware Engineer Intern responsible for developing and optimizing embedded software for robotic surgery applications, refining legacy code, and contributing to hardware/software decisions within a cross-functional robotics, software, and neuroscience team.

Responsibilities

  • Developing and optimizing embedded software for robotic surgery applications
  • Streamlining codebase by refining and retiring legacy embedded software
  • Rigorous testing and validation of software systems to meet safety and reliability standards
  • Participating in peer code reviews
  • Writing drivers and applications to extend the functionality of robotics
  • Specifying hardware and software choices as future hardware platforms are developed
  • Sharing findings and progress with the team in a collaborative environment

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated track record of success in a science or engineering field, evidenced by outstanding projects, innovations, or advanced problem-solving
  • Proven experience in software development, preferably with exposure to embedded systems

Skills

Required:Embedded software developmentEmbedded languages (C, C++, or Rust)Communication protocols (SPI, UART, I2C)
Nice to have:Kernel driver development

Benefits

  • An opportunity to change the world and work with top experts from different fields
  • Growth potential; rapid advancement for high impact contributors
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Commuter benefits
  • Meals provided
  • Equity (RSUs) – Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
  • Parental leave – Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
  • Flexible time off – Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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