Neurotechnology Engineer

About Subsense

Subsense is a deep-tech company developing the world’s first non-surgical, bidirectional brain-computer interface powered by plasmonic and magnetoelectric nanoparticles. Our mission is to unlock direct communication between the human brain and AI - starting with medical applications such as stroke recovery and moving toward cognitive enhancement for healthy users. Headquartered in Palo Alto, Subsense brings together leading scientists and engineers to redefine the future of human–machine interaction.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an early career Neurotechnology Engineer to advance our nanoparticle enabled brain-computer interface (BCI) initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to integrate diverse technologies and drive innovation in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in neurotechnology hardware, electrical engineering, and data processing. You will play a key role in developing and testing our new technology both in internal labs and in partnership with academic and industrial collaborators. If you have an advanced degree in a relevant field, and a passion for tackling high-risk challenges, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of neurotechnology.Subsense, an early stage startup company with a revolutionary new approach to Brain Computer Interfaces, is looking to hire a specialist in neurotechnology to lead our neuroscience development effort. 

• Works with the Neuroscience Lead, Hardware Lead and academic and industrial collaborators to design, build, and test new nanoparticle neurotechnology.
• Working with a cross functional, interdisciplinary team to integrate hardware, software, nanoscience, data science, and regulatory to build new BCI technology.
• Design, build, and test sensor prototypes.
• Support in vitro and in vivo neurotechnology experiments with custom instrumentation and data analysis.
• Help operate and maintain our neurotech laboratories.
• Grow the IP portfolio of the company.
• Promote scientific advances in the company through peer review publication and by speaking at conferences.

• Expertise in neurotechnology, electric engineering, and magnetics. BCI experience a plus.
• Strong track record in rapid prototyping and creative engineering.
• Familiarity with integrating hardware, software, and data processing to develop technologies and productsExperience with firmware engineering and microfabrication a plus.
• Familiarity with biotech applications and medical devices.
• Ability to work in a fast paced early stage startup.
• Collaboration experience with academic laboratories and CROs.
• Track record of independent work on research projects.
• An excellent publication/patent history in neurotechnology and related fields.
• Advance degree in neuroscience, electric engineering, bioenegineering or a related field with 0-2 years of industrial or academic postdoctoral experience.
• A willingness to take on high risk, high reward challenges
• Location: Palo Alto, CA

Subsense is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.