Job Description
Job Description
About Synchron
Synchron’s vision is to build non-surgical brain–computer interfaces at global scale that protect the fundamental human rights of freedom of expression and autonomy. Our first mission is to develop motor decoders that restore the ability of 15 million people with paralysis to interact with the digital world. Our second mission is to develop whole-brain cognitive decoders that enable hundreds of millions of people with cognitive decline to preserve and expand their agency as cognition changes over time. In pursuing these goals, we aim not only to help humans flourish, but also to drive fundamental discoveries in human intelligence. Our team operates at the intersection of healthcare and technology, translating breakthrough research into real-world, safety-critical systems.
Cloud/Backend Engineer (AWS)
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Work Arrangement: 3–4 days onsite
Type: Full-time
About the Role
Synchron is seeking a Backend / Cloud Engineer to help build and scale the backend systems supporting our brain-computer interface platform.
This role focuses on developing services and data systems that power clinical applications, neuroscience workflows, and internal tools used in research and production environments.
You will work across backend services, cloud infrastructure, and data pipelines to improve system reliability, enable new features, and support collaboration between engineering and data science teams.
This is an opportunity to work on systems that directly support real-world clinical applications while helping bridge the gap between research and production software.
Key ResponsibilitiesBackend Development
- Design and build backend services and APIs supporting internal applications and tools
- Develop systems that connect desktop applications, device workflows, neuroscience analysis tooling, and cloud infrastructure
- Improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability
Cloud Engineering (AWS)
- Develop and maintain services running on AWS
- Improve scalability, robustness, and performance of backend systems
- Support integration between backend services and cloud-based infrastructure
Data Systems & Pipelines
- Build and maintain pipelines supporting neuroscience data and analytics workflows
- Improve data flow between device systems, backend services, and data science environments
- Support data processing and analysis systems used by research teams
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Data Science to support model deployment and analysis pipelines
- Collaborate with DevOps on deployment workflows and infrastructure improvements
- Partner with Software and Clinical teams to support feature development and system reliability
System Improvement & Scaling
- Identify and address technical debt in backend systems
- Contribute to improving system architecture as the platform evolves
- Support scaling efforts as patient usage and system complexity increase
Required Qualifications
- 5-8+ years of experience in backend or cloud engineering
- Strong experience with Python (or similar backend language)
- Experience building and maintaining APIs and backend services
- Experience working with AWS cloud services
- Experience working with data pipelines or data processing systems
- Experience debugging systems across multiple services or environments
- Experience using Git-based development workflows
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with data science or research teams
- Experience with distributed systems or event-driven architectures
- Experience with message queues or streaming systems (Kafka, MQTT, etc.)
- Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (CDK, Terraform)
- Experience with containers (Docker)
- Experience in regulated environments (healthcare, medical devices)
Compensation
The base salary range for this role is $165,000 – $190,000 depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or equity grants, subject to board approval and company policy.
Visa Sponsorship
We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.
Benefits (for W-2, full-time, exempt employees in the US only) ***Intern positions not eligible
- 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
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.