Principal Software Engineer
Quick answer
Astera Neuro is hiring a Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of computational infrastructure for large-scale neuroscience research.
- Role
- Principal Software Engineer
- Organization
- Astera Neuro
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
Astera Neuro is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of computational infrastructure for large-scale neuroscience research. The role involves building high-throughput data pipelines, instrument control systems, and user interfaces for scientists. The engineer will work across the full stack, from hardware interfaces to cloud infrastructure.
What you'll do
- Define technical roadmap and mentor other engineers
- Develop stimulus presentation and acquisition systems (VR, eye tracking)
- Build high-throughput pipelines for multi-modal neural data
- Create dashboards and user interfaces for experiment design
- Manage cloud-based storage and processing infrastructure
What it takes
- Exceptional software engineering fundamentals in production environments
- Proficiency in at least two of: Python, C++, C#, Rust
- Experience with real-time or performance-critical systems
- Ability to own complex systems end-to-end
- Track record of mentoring and leading technical initiatives
- Comfort working across the full stack from hardware to cloud
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The location is not specified in the posting.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not explicitly stated in the job description.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates should have strong software engineering fundamentals, proficiency in at least two of Python, C++, C#, or Rust, and experience with performance-critical systems.
When or how can I apply?
The application instructions are not provided in the job description.
How to apply
Apply directly on Astera Neuro's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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