Software Engineer - Intern

Software Engineer Intern, HippocampusWe 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.The Hippocampus Software Team works closely with other teams—neuroscientists, physicists, roboticists, chip designers, pathologists, and mechanical engineers—to build Neuralink's centralized data aggregation and analysis platform. This data platform collects, organizes, and visualizes a diverse set of data ranging from neural signal recordings and brain histology images to microfabrication manufacturing data. Our team owns projects that drive engineering and experimentation at Neuralink.We operate like an internal startup – rapidly prototyping and building software that solves problems for the company. This usually takes the form of full-stack tools, but can be any tech stack. If you are obsessed with smooth user experience and love to iterate rapidly on software, you may be a good fit for this role!We are looking for versatile software engineers who are interested in architecting and implementing elegant software solutions and thrive with the autonomy to propose creative approaches to problems.As a Software Engineer Intern, you will be responsible for working on:ERP software that orchestrates and tracks everything involved designing and manufacturing brain-machine interfacesData platforms to collect, organize, and visualize a diverse set of data ranging from neural signal recordings, device telemetries, surgery recordings, to manufacturing dataLab Systems software, our digital collaboration hub for all teams within the companyDevops and infrastructure to increase developer productivityNeuralink strives to be, as much as possible, a meritocratic environment: we require honest and transparent communication to ensure the best ideas win out. Additionally, we believe the best solutions emerge and the best teams form when you assemble high-performing individuals with different skill sets and perspectives, 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:Demonstrated experience in shipping a product that has been actively used, regardless of tech stack or domain (e.g., full-stack, machine learning, etc.)Ability to design and implement simple and elegant software solutionsProven track record of shipping software with real-world impactEnthusiasm for technology and softwareUnderstanding of how systems work at a fundamental levelAvailable for a Winter 2026 internship (January) or a later seasonPreferred Qualifications:Familiarity with Ruby, Python, and/or JavaScriptExperience with C/C++/RustKnowledge of container management and orchestrationExperience with full-stack application frameworks like Ruby on Rails or DjangoUnderstanding of web developmentExperience with infrastructure developmentThe anticipated hourly rate for this position is listed below. California Hourly Flat Rate: $35/Hr USDWhat We Offer:An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fieldsGrowth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impactExcellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO planPaid holidaysCommuter benefitsMeals provided401(k) plan *Interns initially excluded until they work 1,000 hoursParental leave *Temporary Employees & Interns excludedFlexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded