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Firmware Engineer Intern, Robotics and Surgery Engineering
Neuralink Corp · 🇺🇸 South San Francisco, California, United States
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 21 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 2 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Neuralink Corp paid sponsored hires in similar roles4 certified filings for “Software Engineer” (Software Developers) in CA: $170k–$190k, median $180k. Most were filed at wage level I (50%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. The pay stated here ($35/Hr) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 21 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 2 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
About Neuralink: We 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. Team Description: At Neuralink, we're engineering the future of automated surgeries, focusing on the safe and effective implantation of our groundbreaking Neuralink implant. Our team — a cross-functional mix of roboticists, engineers from various disciplines, and medical professionals — collaborates on developing a surgical flow from first principles. In this critical role, you'll straddle the cutting-edge worlds of robotics, software, and neuroscience. Job Description and Responsibilities: This is a new role for our team that will allow you to create new embedded systems from scratch while challenging and refining the old. As a Firmware Engineer Intern, your responsibilities will encompass: • Developing and optimizing embedded software for robotic surgery applications • Streamlining our codebase by refining and, when necessary, retiring legacy embedded software • Rigorous testing and validation of software systems to meet the highest safety and reliability standards • Participating in peer code reviews • Writing drivers and applications to extend the functionality of our robotics • Specifying hardware and software choices as we develop future hardware platforms • Sharing your findings and progress with the team in a collaborative environment Required 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 Preferred Qualifications: Embedded Software Development: • 2+ years of experience with embedded systems • Proficient with common communication protocols (SPI, UART, I2C, etc.) • Comfortable/working knowledge of more advanced protocols such as PCIe, MIPI CSI/DSI, USB, and 802.3 • Proficient in at least one embedded language such as C, C++, or Rust • Proficient with embedded toolchains and workflow Experience building and bringing-up MCUs or FPGAs • Experience with embedded stacks for ARM cores • Experience developing on embedded Linux platforms • Experience with embedded Linux kernel configuration and device tree setup • Experience with kernel driver development • Experience with ARM bootloaders • Experience coding drivers for actuators and sensors • Experience with high-speed data acquisition and processing Electrical Engineering: • Foundational understanding of MCU architectures and peripheral integration • Solid knowledge in electrical engineering and DSP • Ability to interpret electrical schematics and datasheets, along with proficiency in using lab equipment Expected Compensation: The anticipated hourly rate for this position is listed below. California Hourly Flat Rate: $35/Hr USD What We Offer: Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below. • An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields • Growth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact • Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan • Paid holidays • Commuter benefits • Meals provided • Equity (RSUs) *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded • 401(k) plan *Interns initially excluded until they work 1,000 hours • Parental leave *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded • Flexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded