Electrical Engineer, Compute Architecture

Job Title

Electrical Engineer, Compute Architecture

Role Summary

Work on Neuralink's Surgery & Robotics Hardware Team to design, verify, and transition FPGA-based electronics and real-time processing systems into production. The role focuses on high-speed image processing, real-time motor control, sensor integration, and firmware for robotics and medical devices.

Experience Level

Mid-level. No explicit years-of-experience requirement specified; role expects demonstrated professional experience across electronics design and FPGA systems.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include system design, verification, and production handoff for custom electronics and FPGA-based systems.

• Architect and implement FPGA-based designs for time-sensitive, high-performance applications (image processing, data acquisition, control).
• Develop RTL (Verilog / SystemVerilog) and DSP implementations for real-time pipelines.
• Design and validate high-speed interfaces and transceiver integration (PCIe, MIPI, SLVS-EC, LVDS, JESD204, Ethernet, etc.).
• Perform timing closure, clock-domain crossing analysis, and resource optimization.
• Lead schematic, part selection, PCB layout coordination, and manufacturing handoff.
• Conduct hardware validation, lab debugging, and performance tuning of real-time systems.
• Integrate sensors and cameras for robotics stages and support manufacturing automation and firmware development.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience.

• Professional track record delivering all phases of electronics development: requirements, part selection, schematic, layout oversight, manufacturing, and test.
• Strong FPGA hardware design experience for high-performance, time-sensitive systems.
• RTL development in Verilog / SystemVerilog and practical DSP implementation skills.
• Experience with high-speed interface design, timing closure, CDC, and transceiver/PHY integration.
• Hands-on hardware validation and lab debugging of real-time FPGA systems.
• Practical electronics design for EMC, ESD, thermal considerations, and packaging.

Nice-to-have:

• Portfolio of hardware/FPGA projects.
• Experience with safety-critical systems (medical, aerospace, automotive, military).
• Altium PCB design experience.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Compensation (posted): Base salary range $105,000–$175,500 USD; actual pay determined by skills, experience, and education. Full-time employees are also eligible for equity (RSUs) and benefits.

About the Company

Company: Neuralink

Headquarters: Fremont, California, United States

Neuralink is a technology company developing devices for a bidirectional interface with the brain, aiming to restore movement to paralyzed individuals and revolutionize human interaction with the digital world. The company focuses on advanced chip architecture and silicon implementation for high-bandwidth brain-computer interfaces, fostering a collaborative environment for engineers dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation.