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Neuralink's Engineering Intern roles sit at the intersection of neuroscience, hardware, and software, drawing candidates from electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and computer science. Neuralink sponsors multiple visa types for qualified interns, making it a realistic target if you're on F-1 OPT, CPT, or another work-authorized status.
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Get Access To All JobsAbout 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 Robotics & Surgery Engineering Team is developing our next-generation surgical platform to facilitate bringing our cutting-edge brain implant to more of those in need. We’re working on driving surgery time and invasiveness down, while pushing safety and accuracy to their maximums.
Job Description and Responsibilities: As a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Neuralink, you will have the opportunity to design and produce hardware solutions for our brain-machine interface devices, including surgical robotics, automation, microfabrication, and more. You will get to own projects from concept to production, utilizing your mechanical engineering background in the challenging field of brain-machine interfaces. The role involves collaboration with neuroscientists, biologists, and engineers to determine design criteria and build systems quickly and effectively.
Required Qualifications:
- 6+ months experience of in the application of technical skills outside of the classroom (examples depending on the role: laboratory, research, extracurricular project teams, open source contributions, volunteering, personal projects or prior internship/work experience)
- Strong understanding of engineering first principles
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1+ years of mechanical engineering industry experience, including owning products from concept to production
- Proficiency in Solidworks or similar CAD program
- Experience with conventional machining and rapid prototyping technologies
- Experience with precision design and manufacturing
- Experience with advanced imaging techniques
Additional Requirements and Competencies:
- Resourceful, flexible and adaptable; no task is too big or too small
- You find large challenges exciting and enjoy discovering and defining problems as much as solving them
- You deliver. You may enjoy thoughtful conversations about problems and perfecting designs, but in the end, you know that what matters is delivering a manufacturable solution that works every time
- You are a cross-disciplinary team member. You are excited to work with and learn from software, mechanical, electrical, materials, biological engineers, and neuroscientists. You are comfortable communicating across teams
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
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 Robotics & Surgery Engineering Team is developing our next-generation surgical platform to facilitate bringing our cutting-edge brain implant to more of those in need. We’re working on driving surgery time and invasiveness down, while pushing safety and accuracy to their maximums.
Job Description and Responsibilities: As a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Neuralink, you will have the opportunity to design and produce hardware solutions for our brain-machine interface devices, including surgical robotics, automation, microfabrication, and more. You will get to own projects from concept to production, utilizing your mechanical engineering background in the challenging field of brain-machine interfaces. The role involves collaboration with neuroscientists, biologists, and engineers to determine design criteria and build systems quickly and effectively.
Required Qualifications:
- 6+ months experience of in the application of technical skills outside of the classroom (examples depending on the role: laboratory, research, extracurricular project teams, open source contributions, volunteering, personal projects or prior internship/work experience)
- Strong understanding of engineering first principles
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1+ years of mechanical engineering industry experience, including owning products from concept to production
- Proficiency in Solidworks or similar CAD program
- Experience with conventional machining and rapid prototyping technologies
- Experience with precision design and manufacturing
- Experience with advanced imaging techniques
Additional Requirements and Competencies:
- Resourceful, flexible and adaptable; no task is too big or too small
- You find large challenges exciting and enjoy discovering and defining problems as much as solving them
- You deliver. You may enjoy thoughtful conversations about problems and perfecting designs, but in the end, you know that what matters is delivering a manufacturable solution that works every time
- You are a cross-disciplinary team member. You are excited to work with and learn from software, mechanical, electrical, materials, biological engineers, and neuroscientists. You are comfortable communicating across teams
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
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Engineering Intern Jobs at Neuralink Jobs
Align your coursework to Neuralink's technical domains
Neuralink intern roles typically require demonstrated exposure to neural interfaces, embedded systems, or biomedical hardware. Highlight relevant coursework, lab projects, or thesis work in these areas before applying so your resume signals fit immediately.
Search Neuralink intern openings through Migrate Mate
Neuralink posts Engineering Intern roles across multiple technical disciplines at different points in the year. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for Neuralink intern positions that confirm visa sponsorship, so you're not guessing about eligibility before applying.
Understand H-1B timing relative to your graduation date
H-1B cap-subject petitions can only be filed for an October 1 start. If your internship converts to full-time, the USCIS lottery registration window opens in March. Plan your graduation and OPT end date around this to avoid a gap in authorization.
Get your I-983 training plan ready before onboarding
STEM OPT interns at Neuralink need a formal training plan on Form I-983, signed by both you and a company supervisor. Confirm the company has an E-Verify account and initiate the I-983 process before your first day to stay compliant from day one.
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Does Neuralink sponsor H-1B visas for Engineering Interns?
Yes, Neuralink sponsors H-1B visas for Engineering Intern roles, though H-1B is more commonly used for full-time positions than internships. For internships, F-1 CPT or OPT is the typical authorization path. If an internship converts to a full-time offer, Neuralink has a track record of supporting H-1B sponsorship through the USCIS cap process.
How do I apply for Engineering Intern jobs at Neuralink?
Applications go through Neuralink's careers page, where Engineering Intern roles are listed by discipline. Migrate Mate also surfaces Neuralink intern openings filtered by visa sponsorship status, which helps you confirm eligibility before investing time in the application. Tailoring your resume to Neuralink's specific technical focus areas, such as embedded firmware, PCB design, or surgical robotics, improves your chances of clearing the initial screen.
Which visa types does Neuralink sponsor for Engineering Intern roles?
Neuralink sponsors a range of visa types for Engineering Interns, including F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, STEM OPT, H-1B, E-3, TN, and J-1. F-1 CPT and OPT cover most current students and recent graduates. E-3 applies to Australian citizens, TN to Canadian and Mexican citizens. J-1 is used for specific exchange-based internship arrangements.
What qualifications does Neuralink expect from Engineering Intern candidates?
Neuralink's Engineering Intern roles typically require enrollment in a bachelor's or graduate program in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or a closely related field. Hands-on experience with relevant tools matters more than GPA alone. Roles in hardware demand lab or prototyping experience, while software roles look for systems programming or embedded software skills demonstrated through projects or prior internships.
How do I time my application around visa authorization for a Neuralink internship?
If you're on F-1 status, CPT authorization must be in place before your start date, which means coordinating with your DSO several weeks in advance. STEM OPT extensions give you up to 24 additional months after your initial OPT period, but require an E-Verify-registered employer and a signed I-983 training plan. Starting these conversations with both your school and Neuralink's HR team at least four to six weeks before the intended start date prevents delays.
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