Join Neuralink as a Medical Imaging Software Engineer to develop tools for precise implant placement using advanced imaging techniques.
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Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Import and manipulate 3D medical imaging datasets
- Build and deploy applications to manage large amounts of medical image data
- Build and deploy a Graphical User Interface for electrode placement
- Develop a system to pass preoperative medical images to the surgical robot
- Interface with intraoperative hardware for patient and tool tracking
Must have
- Evidence of exceptional ability in engineering or computer science
- Proven track record of shipping software with real-world impact
- Practical proficiency in linear algebra
- Experience coding in Python, Rust, and/or JavaScript
- Experience manipulating and visualizing 3D objects
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience
Nice to have
- Experience with medical imaging formats, such as DICOM and NIfTI
- Experience working with protected health information
- Knowledge of container management and orchestration
- Experience with infrastructure development
Requirements
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: years of experience, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Medical Imaging Software Engineer at Neuralink, the individual will focus on developing software tools that facilitate the precise placement of neural implants during surgery, leveraging medical imaging data. Key skills include proficiency in Python, Rust, or JavaScript, along with experience in manipulating 3D medical imaging datasets and understanding medical imaging formats like DICOM. This position is suited for engineers with a strong background in computer science or related fields, particularly those who have demonstrated the ability to deliver impactful software solutions. The Surgery Engineering team plays a crucial role in advancing neurosurgical procedures, contribu
Joblaze insights
- Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze October 7, 2026. Last confirmed on Neuralink's careers page October 7, 2026.
- Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$128,223).
- Starts above 50% of 306 comparable mid other roles in United States that list Python we track (median $111,500 across 60 companies). See Python salary trends
- Python appears in 17.2% of 3011 comparable mid other roles in United States; Rust appears in 1.2% of 3011 comparable mid other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- What's the salary range?
- Neuralink lists $113,000–$188,000 for this role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: DICOM, JavaScript, NIfTI, Python, Rust.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Neuralink targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Software Engineer, Medical Imaging role at Neuralink.
From the original posting
About Neuralink:
Team Description:
The Surgery Engineering team is responsible for developing and managing custom hardware and processes for neurosurgical procedures, excluding the R1 Robot and Operator Station. Their responsibilities encompass the entire surgical process, including patient positioning, incision management, craniectomy, precise implant placement, thread management during robot-assisted insertion, surgical site irrigation, implant installation, and closure. Additionally, the team ensures safe explantation and upgrade procedures for implants. They also provide mechanical engineering support to the animal care, histology, and BCI teams, contributing to the success of complex neurosurgical procedures and related research activities.
Job Description and Responsibilities:
As a Medical Imaging Software Engineer, you will work with other engineers and clinicians to develop tools that enable rapid and precise placement of the Neuralink implant and its electrodes relative to targets determined by functional imaging like fMRI. You will own the end-to-end pipeline of medical imaging data at Neuralink, from ingesting the medical images from the scanner/imaging modality, to fusing different imaging techniques, and finally to navigating in the real world coordinates of the patient reference frame during surgery. Additionally, you will be expected to:
- Import and manipulate 3D medical imaging datasets
- Build and deploy applications to manage large amounts of medical image data
- Build and deploy a Graphical User Interface to allow engineers and clinicians to place electrodes targets based on pre-operative imaging
- Develop a system to pass the preoperative medical images to the surgical robot
- Interface with intraoperative hardware for patient and tool tracking
Required Qualifications:
- Evidence of exceptional ability in engineering or computer science
- Proven track record of shipping software with real-world impact
- Understanding of how systems work at a fundamental level
- Practical proficiency in linear algebra
- Experience coding in Python, Rust, and/or, JavaScript
- Experience manipulating and visualizing 3D objects (e.g., game development, VR/AR, medical imaging)
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field (Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, etc.) OR equivalent practical experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with medical imaging formats, such as DICOM and NIfTI
- Experience working with protected health information
- Knowledge of container management and orchestration
- Experience with infrastructure development
Expected Compensation:
What We Offer:
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