IT Systems Engineer Intern at Neuralink

Fremont, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Dec, 25

Salary

25.0

Posted On

01 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Linux, macOS, Windows, Networking Protocols, Python, Bash, Security Policies, Documentation, Cloud Infrastructure, Technical Support, Systems Administration, Automation, Cryptographic Protocols, IaC Tools, SaaS Applications, Collaboration

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

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: For Neuralink's Information Technology team, the corporate environment is production. It is where our groundbreaking research and development takes place and hosts our assembly lines, neural recording processing, and many other functions. The team builds critical systems and processes that safely accelerate our progress along the company's critical path. Job Description and Responsibilities: IT Systems Engineers set the bar for technical leadership and customer service at Neuralink. They regularly span the entire work environment stack, from the physical hardware the company runs on to the custom tooling built to facilitate neural recordings and scalable cloud services powering many of our critical functions. Neuralink has a diverse user base, from highly technically proficient engineers to non-technical scientists and doctors. Still, they all need solid systems, rugged networking, and bulletproof software to do their jobs. IT Systems Engineers thrive by proactively finding opportunities for impact and collaborating to accomplish amazing things. The job responsibilities will include: Identifying, building, and deploying open-source, off-the-shelf, or custom-built systems and policies that meet our demanding requirements Monitoring, maintaining, and optimizing the performance and security of all IT systems, including servers, networks, cloud infrastructure, and applications Providing expert technical support to end-users as part of a tier-1 rotation Ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and internal security policies by implementing robust security measures and conducting regular audits Creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation for systems, processes, and procedures to support knowledge sharing and business continuity Required Qualifications: Systems administration experience on Linux, macOS, and/or Windows Firm grasp of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, ARP, DNS, DHCP, and PXE Can develop tooling and automation with at least one of POSIX sh, Bash, Python, or another programming language for tasks such as end-user asset management or provisioning Proficiency in building and maintaining physical computer infrastructure Empathetic and patient, especially when collaborating with non-technical colleagues or mentoring teammates Ability to solve immediate problems while designing and prioritizing systemic solutions Preferred Qualifications: Strong understanding of on-prem networking solutions and cloud provider networking technologies, such as VPCs, IPsec VPNs, Wireguard, and IAM security policies Ability to design comprehensive security policies and best practices, and implement them in day-to-day business operations Working knowledge of major cryptographic protocols and authentication schemes such as TLS, X.509, 802.1x, U2F, SAML, and WebAuthn Experience using IaC tools, CI/CD, and modern cloud-native tooling, such as Terraform, Docker, Packer, Ansible, Cloud-Init, Git, Helm, and GitLab CI Experience administering SaaS applications like Microsoft Entra, Google Workspace, and Slack Expected Compensation: The anticipated hourly rate for this position is listed below. California Hourly Flat Rate: $25/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

Responsibilities

IT Systems Engineers are responsible for identifying, building, and deploying systems that meet demanding requirements. They monitor and maintain IT systems while providing expert technical support to end-users.