Neuralink

Software Engineer Interview Experience

January 1, 2021

Neutral ExperienceNo Offer

Process

1 technical background phone call 1 lengthy take-home assignment 1 technical background phone call 1 40-50 minute presentation about a project (with code)

3 technical interviews (coding, system design)

Probably the most interviews for an internship :(

Questions

What was the most challenging project, and why?

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Interview Statistics

The following metrics were computed from 13 interview experiences for the Neuralink Software Engineer role in United States.

Success Rate

15%

Pass Rate

Neuralink's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.

Experience Rating

Positive23%

Neutral31%

Negative46%

Candidates reported having negative feelings for Neuralink's Software Engineer interview process in United States.

Neuralink Work Experiences

Amazing

Software Engineer • Former Employee

January 29, 2023

Pros: Amazing and really brilliant people.

Cons: Hard work and hard problems

Software Engineer • Former Employee

January 29, 2023

Pros: Amazing and really brilliant people.

Cons: Hard work and hard problems

Extreme pros and cons

Software Engineer • Former Employee

Pros: Work on some of the coolest stuff and learn a ton of neuroscience.

Cons: Too high of an opportunity cost since pay is way below market.

Extreme pros and cons

Software Engineer • Former Employee

Pros: Work on some of the coolest stuff and learn a ton of neuroscience.

Cons: Too high of an opportunity cost since pay is way below market.

Cutting edge technology, burnt-out employees

Software Engineer • Current Employee

Pros: + The opportunity to change the lives of people who need this technology + Cutting-edge technology + A group of the smartest people in biotech

Cons: - Burnt-out employees - Not competitive compensations compared to other tech companies - Non-sense timelines and pressure on the employees to work extra hours to make progress

Cutting edge technology, burnt-out employees

Software Engineer • Current Employee

Pros: + The opportunity to change the lives of people who need this technology + Cutting-edge technology + A group of the smartest people in biotech

Cons: - Burnt-out employees - Not competitive compensations compared to other tech companies - Non-sense timelines and pressure on the employees to work extra hours to make progress

Amazing

Software Engineer • Former Employee

January 29, 2023

Pros: Amazing and really brilliant people.

Cons: Hard work and hard problems

5.0
Amazing
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Austin, TX
January 29, 2023
Pros: Amazing and really brilliant people.
Cons: Hard work and hard problems

Extreme pros and cons

Software Engineer • Former Employee

Pros: Work on some of the coolest stuff and learn a ton of neuroscience.

Cons: Too high of an opportunity cost since pay is way below market.

3.0
Extreme pros and cons
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Alameda, CA
April 16, 2023
Pros: Work on some of the coolest stuff and learn a ton of neuroscience.
Cons: Too high of an opportunity cost since pay is way below market.

Cutting edge technology, burnt-out employees

Software Engineer • Current Employee

Pros: + The opportunity to change the lives of people who need this technology + Cutting-edge technology + A group of the smartest people in biotech

Cons: - Burnt-out employees - Not competitive compensations compared to other tech companies - Non-sense timelines and pressure on the employees to work extra hours to make progress

3.0
Cutting edge technology, burnt-out employees
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Fremont, CA
June 13, 2024
Pros: + The opportunity to change the lives of people who need this technology + Cutting-edge technology + A group of the smartest people in biotech
Cons: - Burnt-out employees - Not competitive compensations compared to other tech companies - Non-sense timelines and pressure on the employees to work extra hours to make progress

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