Research Engineer, Generalist

About Synchron

Synchron is a neurotechnology company with a mission to deliver the first commercially scalable brain-computer interface (BCI) for millions of people with paralysis to reconnect with the world. Our minimally invasive BCI system is designed to enable users to control digital devices directly through thought, restoring access and control over the digital world. Our team is working at the intersection of healthcare and technology to translate breakthrough research into real-world care.

Join us in shaping a more connected and accessible future.

Location: Brooklyn, New York (on-site)

About the Job

The Neuroscience team at Synchron develops critical software and algorithms to decode information from brain in real time, targeting higher bandwidth communication for our users. We are seeking a dedicated Research Engineer to contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of the wide range of software systems used by our team.

We are seeking candidates with full-stack software engineering experience, with a strong emphasis on simplicity and clarity in system design abilities. Preference will be given to candidates with experience building real-time information processing systems (e.g., electrophysiology, wearables, autonomous robotics, control systems, quantitative trading) with an intuitive and beautiful user interface. The ideal candidate is a generalist who resourcefully learns and applies a broad range of software tools, takes pride in their craftmanship, and moves with urgency toward impactful problems.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain user-facing software for:
• High-precision, real-time data processing and
• Machine learning experimentation and coordination in the cloud
• Custom analysis libraries for data science and machine learning workflows
• Collaborate with Neuroscience, Software, Systems, and Clinical teams to aid in the productization of research technologies
• Manage technical work with third party vendors
• Document code, processes, and findings for internal and external use
• Work with data scientists and technical leads to improve utility of research tools
• Provide support for developers integrating these tools into broader systems

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Expertise in Python and Swift
• Hands-on experience with scientific computing libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, SciPy) and machine learning frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow)
• Familiarity with time-series data
• Exceptional problem-solving ability, demonstrated through clarity of thought and communication
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and high agency environment
• Desired Qualifications
• Experience publishing or maintaining a Python package (or similar)
• Familiarity in C++ and/or Rust.
• Strong skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Vue)
• Experience with time-series physiological data
• Proficiency with AWS or other cloud-computing platforms
• Background in high-throughput data acquisition software frameworks
• Experience with end-to-end ML pipelines: preprocessing, model development, evaluation, and deployment
• Familiarity with optimizing large-scale model training and fine-tuning

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is USD135,000–USD200,000 depending on experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or equity grants subject to board approval and company policy.

Benefits*

• Subsidized medical and dental insurance coverage for you and your dependent(s)
• Life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability
• 401k
• Discretionary unlimited PTO
• Flexible Spending Account for you and your dependent(s), with eligible plan elections
• Commuter benefits for NY employees

*for full-time, exempt employees

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Synchron is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.

Join Us

At Synchron, you will be part of a transformative mission and you will work alongside driven people who believe in the power of collaboration and innovation to make a lasting impact. If you are excited to stretch your skills and contribute to something meaningful, apply and now and build the future with us.