Systems Engineer - Compute
Required skills
- HPC
- GPU clusters
- high-performance storage
- data center power
- cooling
- racking
- Linux
- Windows Server
- bare-metal provisioning
- PXE
Nice to have
- Slurm
- LSF
- PBS
- VMware
- Hyper-V
- Proxmox
Role summary
Neuralink's IT team seeks a Systems Engineer with deep expertise in data center design, build, and operations to manage the end-to-end lifecycle of compute and storage infrastructure. Responsibilities include designing and operating data center environments, managing HPC and GPU clusters, automating server provisioning, administering Linux/Windows servers, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards. The role requires a hands-on approach, comfort with both physical infrastructure and automation tools, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
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:
Neuralink's Information Technology team owns the corporate environment that every engineer, scientist, and clinician depends on to do their work. Within IT, the Compute function is responsible for the physical and server infrastructure that powers neural recording training, data processing, and engineering workloads: the data center floor itself, the GPU and HPC clusters that run on it, and the storage, provisioning, and monitoring that keep those systems healthy. We build this infrastructure from the ground up, manage it as code, and treat uptime for research workloads as production.
Job Description and Responsibilities:
Neuralink is looking for a hands-on Systems Engineer with deep expertise in data center design, build, and operations. You will own the end-to-end lifecycle of our compute and storage infrastructure, from site buildout and hardware procurement through deployment, automation, and day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate brings equal comfort on the data center floor and at the keyboard, thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, and has a passion for building reliable, scalable systems from the ground up. The job responsibilities will include:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Expected Compensation:
The anticipated base salary for this position is expected to be within the following range. Your actual base pay will be determined by your job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We also believe in aligning our employees’ success with the company's long-term growth. As such, in addition to base salary, Neuralink offers equity compensation (in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSU)) for all full-time employees.
Base Salary Range:$83,000—$138,000 USDWhat We Offer:
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.
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