Neuralink · 9 hours ago
IT Systems Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $130K/yrNeuralink is creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain, aiming to restore movement and sight while revolutionizing human interaction with digital technology. The IT Systems Engineer will provide technical leadership and support, optimizing IT systems and collaborating with diverse teams to enhance operational efficiency. Responsibilities include building and deploying systems, maintaining IT performance and security, and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
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Responsibilities
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
Providing mentorship to team members and operating as a tier-2/3 support resource for challenging technical issues
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
Qualification
Required
Systems administration expertise on Linux, macOS, and/or Windows
Firm grasp of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, ARP, DNS, DHCP, and PXE
Strong understanding of on-prem networking solutions and cloud provider networking technologies, such as VPCs, IPsec VPNs, Wireguard, and IAM security policies
Expertise in procuring and maintaining physical computer infrastructure
Flexibility to partner with many teams at Neuralink to design business processes, such as the manufacturing and Animal Care teams
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
Expertise in designing and scaling large-scale data storage solutions that meet stringent latency, durability, and availability guarantees
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
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
Benefits
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•
Company
Neuralink
Neuralink is a neurotechnology company that focuses on developing brain-computer interfaces designed to treat neurological disorders.
Founded in 2016
201-500 employees
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2025 (11)
2024 (14)
2023 (7)
2022 (5)
2021 (7)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.34BKey Investors
CoreNest CapitalFounders FundVy Capital
2025-07-07Series Unknown
2025-06-17Secondary Market
2025-05-27Series E· $649M
Leadership Team
Dongjin Seo
Co-Founder, President & COO
Shivon Zilis
Director of Operations and Special Projects
Recent News
2026-01-09
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