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Regulatory Engineer
Neuralink Corp · 🇺🇸 Austin, Texas, 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 roles2 certified filings for “Software Engineer” (Software Developers) in TX: $148k–$148k, median $148k. Most were filed at wage level I (50%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. The pay stated here ($71,000 — $119,000 USD) 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: Join the Regulatory Team, where our mission is to enable global access to Neuralink’s technology. We are a group of industry-experienced professionals who utilize creative problem-solving to establish efficient systems for maintaining the pace of innovation within highly regulated environments. Job Description and Responsibilities: As a Regulatory Engineer at Neuralink, you will be responsible for regulatory affairs activities and interactions with international regulatory bodies during clinical evaluations and/or market introduction, as well as compliance and reporting activities in the post-market phase. Additionally, you will develop regulatory approaches for devices under development, prepare pre-market regulatory submissions, and create post-approval reports. Furthermore, you will be expected to: • Partner directly with R&D, hardware, software, and preclinical teams to integrate regulatory requirements into product architecture, testing strategies, and development roadmaps. • Evaluate device classification, risk profiles, and global approval pathways, then design efficient technical solutions and documentation strategies that accelerate timelines. • Identify regulatory and compliance obstacles early, anticipate emerging issues, and propose creative, data-driven workarounds, design refinements, or filing strategies that maintain innovation speed. • Prepare high-quality regulatory submissions (IDE, PMA, international equivalents, supplements, dossiers, etc.) by organizing technical evidence, preclinical data, clinical results, and other materials into clear, compelling packages. • Assess proposed design, manufacturing, preclinical, clinical, and testing changes for regulatory impact and develop appropriate filing strategies. • Build and improve internal tools, templates, SOPs, and processes that make regulatory compliance faster and less burdensome for engineering teams; provide training to stakeholders to ensure organization-wide compliance. • Stay technically current on evolving global standards, translate them into actionable guidance for designers, test engineers, and clinical teams, and distribute updated regulatory intelligence across the organization. • Contribute to cross-functional problem-solving on topics ranging from biocompatibility and electromagnetic compatibility to software validation and human factors. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in an applicable engineering discipline (e.g., biomedical, mechanical, manufacturing, electrical, software, etc.) • Strong technical writing and communication skills — ability to explain complex engineering concepts clearly and concisely. • Excellent collaboration and organizational skills; comfort working in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment. Preferred Qualifications: • 1+ years of experience in regulatory submissions, technical documentation, or quality engineering for medical devices (IDE, PMA, 510(k), international filings, etc.). • Hands-on background in medical device design, testing, risk management (ISO 14971), or preclinical/clinical studies. • Experience with class III/II medical device design, manufacturing, testing, and/or regulatory processes. Expected 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 gr