Network and Systems Engineer

Network and Systems EngineerSouth San Francisco, California, United StatesWe 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.For Neuralink's Information Technology team, the corporate environment is production. It is where our groundbreaking research and development takes place and hosts our assembly lines, neural recording training and processing, and many other functions. The team builds critical systems and processes that safely accelerate our progress along the company's critical path.Neuralink is looking for a hands-on Network & Systems Engineer with deep expertise in data center design, build, and operations. You will own the end-to-end lifecycle of our compute and network infrastructure — from site buildout and hardware procurement through deployment, automation, and day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate brings equal comfort on the data center floor and at the keyboard, thrives in a fast-paced high-stakes environment, and has a passion for building reliable, scalable systems from the ground up. The job responsibilities will include:Design, build, and operate data center environments including power infrastructure (PDUs, UPS, generators), cooling systems (CRAC/CRAH, liquid cooling), and scalable racking solutionsProcure, rack, cable, and commission server and network hardware; perform BIOS/firmware tuning and integration testingOwn the full server lifecycle — from hardware selection and vendor coordination through deployment, maintenance, and decommissionAdminister and manage HPC clusters, storage systems, and high-speed networksAutomate server provisioning using PXE/ boot, scripting (Bash, PowerShell, Python), and configuration management tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and PuppetAdminister Linux and Windows server environments including OS deployment, patching, and performance tuningDeploy, maintain, and monitor campus network infrastructure including switching, routing, wireless, and NAC; respond aggressively to incidents to maintain uptimePlan and coordinate maintenance windows, upgrades, and expansions; maintain 24/7 on-call readinessEnsure all systems comply with HIPAA, PII handling requirements, and applicable cybersecurity standards (ISO, NIST)Author and maintain documentation including network topology, systems design, runbooks, and SOPsManage network and server hardware inventoryRequired Qualifications:Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst, Arista, and enterprise wireless technologiesExperience building and supporting HPC or high-density compute environments: GPU clusters, high-performance storage,Working knowledge of routing protocols and network technologies: BGP, OSPF, ECMP, eBPF, SFLOW, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, NTP, PTP, ARP, CDP, LLDPFamiliarity with DCIM tools and infrastructure monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana, or similar)Experience with firewalls, SDWAN, and enterprise security technologiesPreferred Qualifications:Familiarity with Wave Division Multiplexing, Fiber Optics, GPON, and FTTHFamiliarity with cluster resource managers (Slurm, LSF, PBS)Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware/Hyper-V) and storage ecosystems (NAS/SAN, NFS/iSCSI)Exposure to real-time systems and industrial telemetry networksIndustry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent data center certificationsExpected 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:$126,000 - $190,800 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 providedEquity (RSUs) *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded401(k) plan *Interns initially excluded until they work 1,000 hoursParental leave *Temporary Employees & Interns excludedFlexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded