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Systems Engineer - Compute

Neuralink· Software
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Hybrid (Austin, TX), Hybrid (South San Francisco, CA)$83k - $138k + equityFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Hands-on Systems Engineer responsible for design, build, and operation of Neuralink's compute and storage infrastructure, including data center design, HPC/GPU clusters, and high-performance storage. Own end-to-end lifecycle from site buildout and procurement to deployment, automation, and day-to-day operations, with on-call readiness and HIPAA/compliance responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and operate data center environments including power infrastructure (PDUs, UPS, generators), cooling systems (CRAC/CRAH, liquid cooling), and scalable racking; drive capacity planning for power, cooling, and floor space
  • Own the full server and storage lifecycle: hardware selection and procurement, rack and cable, commissioning with BIOS/firmware tuning and integration testing, maintenance, and decommission
  • Administer and manage HPC and GPU clusters and high-performance storage systems
  • Automate server provisioning using PXE/HTTP boot, scripting (Bash, PowerShell, Python), and configuration management tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Puppet
  • Administer Linux and Windows server environments including OS deployment, patching, hardening, and performance tuning
  • Operate infrastructure monitoring and alerting; drive capacity planning for compute and storage from the data
  • Plan and coordinate maintenance windows, upgrades, and expansions; maintain 24/7 on-call readiness for compute and storage incidents
  • Ensure all systems comply with HIPAA, PII handling requirements, and applicable cybersecurity standards (ISO, NIST)
  • Author and maintain systems design documents, rack and power diagrams, runbooks, SOPs, hardware inventory, and DCIM records

Qualifications

  • Experience building and supporting HPC or high-density compute environments: GPU clusters, high-performance storage
  • Hands-on experience with data center power, cooling, and racking design and operations
  • Strong Linux server administration experience; working knowledge of Windows Server
  • Experience automating bare-metal provisioning (PXE/HTTP boot) and configuration management with Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet
  • Familiarity with DCIM tools and infrastructure monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana, or similar)
  • Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and NTP as they apply to server deployment and troubleshooting
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field OR equivalent practical experience

Skills

Required:HPC / GPU clustersLinux server administrationBare-metal provisioning automationConfiguration management toolsDCIM / infrastructure monitoring

Benefits

  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Commuter benefits
  • Meals provided
  • Equity (RSUs)
  • 401(k) plan
  • Parental leave
  • Flexible time off
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Neuralink

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Creating a generalized brain interface to restore autonomy to those with unmet medical needs today and unlock human potential tomorrow.

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