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Neuralink Corp

Software Engineer, Hippocampus

Austin, Texas, United States Posted today

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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.
  • 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.
  • What Neuralink Corp paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Software Engineer” (Software Developers) in TX: $148k–$148k, median $148k.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
Employer is on a government sponsor record
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. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-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 roles
2 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. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).

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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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: 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! Job Description and Responsibilities: As a Software Engineer on the Hippocampus Software Team, you will have the opportunity to impact engineering and experimentation at Neuralink. You will fully own and drive projects, from interfacing with stakeholders and gathering requirements, to delivering exceptional software. Our ideal candidate has accomplished a record of outstanding achievement in software engineering. Additionally, you will be expected to: • Take end-to-end ownership of software development projects, including, but not limited to, full-stack development and cutting-edge data engineering work • Gather requirements in ambiguous problem spaces and design elegant solutions • Participate in design reviews and code reviews of other team members' projects • Work directly and iteratively with stakeholders to grow MVPs into mature solutions • Own the design, development, and testing of software development projects • Deliver results . You may enjoy thoughtful conversations about problems and perfecting designs, but in the end, you know that what matters is delivering a solution that works • Be a cross-disciplinary team member. You are excited to work with and learn from software, mechanical, electrical, materials, and biological engineers, as well as neuroscientists. You are comfortable communicating across teams. • Be resourceful, flexible, and adaptable; no task is too big or too small Jobs at Neuralink are highly dynamic; depending on your skills and our needs, you may work across a wide range of projects, from interpreting neural data to analyzing histology, developing surgical tools, or creating brand-new BCI approaches. Successful candidates will be highly adaptable, able to deploy core technical and creative skills to tackle a wide range of problems, and have a keen sense of urgency. Required Qualifications: • Most important: You must have led a team to deliver a product or feature that had a clear impact • Evidence of exceptional ability in software engineering • A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent demonstrated work experience • 1-2 years of experience leading teams and owning the success of a product • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Experience understanding requirements and delivering iteratively • A strong eye for user experience and polished user interfaces 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 th

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