# Quality Engineer, Software Design Controls at Neuralink

- Company: Neuralink
- What the company does: Creating a generalized brain interface to restore autonomy to those with unmet medical needs today and unlock human potential tomorrow. Backed by Lightspeed, Sequoia and Founders Fund.
- Company website: https://neuralink.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Austin, Texas, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-08-21
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/neuralink/jobs/7931610003?gh_jid=7931610003
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/neuralink-quality-engineer-software-design-controls/

## About the role

The Quality Engineer, Software Design Controls will own software design control strategy, processes, documentation, and continuous improvement across implantable electronics software, surgical robotics software, external systems, and related non-product software. Responsibilities include:

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related technical discipline
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with software design controls, software quality, or software design assurance for medical devices
- Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) in regulated or safety-critical environments and practical application of design controls
- Direct experience planning, executing, reviewing, and documenting software design control and verification/validation activities
- Working knowledge of IEC 62304 (Medical Device Software Lifecycle Processes), ISO 14971 (Risk Management), and ISO 13485
- Strong cross-functional communication skills and ability to drive issues to closure across engineering, quality, regulatory, and external partners

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