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.
DevOps Engineer — Platform & Infrastructure
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Work Arrangement: 3–4 days onsite
Type: Full-time
About the Role
Synchron is seeking a DevOps Engineer to build and maintain the infrastructure that supports our brain-computer interface platform.
In this role, you will help design and operate the systems used to develop, test, and deploy software across cloud, desktop, and device environments. Our platform supports live patient sessions, neuroscience research workflows, and internal engineering tools, making reliability and operational visibility critical.
You will work closely with software, systems, data science, hardware, and clinical teams to build scalable infrastructure, improve deployment workflows, and ensure that software and firmware can be safely delivered and operated in production environments.
This is an opportunity to help shape the infrastructure behind technology that directly impacts the lives of people living with neurological conditions.
Key ResponsibilitiesCI/CD & Build Infrastructure
- Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting software and firmware development.
- Improve build and release processes for desktop, cloud, and device-related software.
- Maintain artifact storage, package management, and dependency tracking systems.
Infrastructure & Platform Engineering
- Manage and operate cloud infrastructure supporting Synchron’s platform.
- Improve system reliability, scalability, and deployment workflows.
- Develop infrastructure automation and operational tooling.
Observability & Reliability
- Implement and maintain logging, monitoring, and performance tracking systems.
- Improve operational visibility across services and infrastructure.
- Support incident response and root-cause analysis.
Testing & Development Infrastructure
- Build and maintain testing environments supporting cloud services, IoT devices, and mobile/desktop applications.
- Support development workflows for both software and firmware systems.
Data Science & Research Infrastructure
- Work closely with the data science team to support model deployment and analysis pipelines.
- Help maintain infrastructure used for experimentation, training, and model deployment.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with Systems, Software, Hardware, Data Science, Quality, and Regulatory teams.
- Support integration of third-party systems and services.
- Contribute to platform architecture and infrastructure decisions as the system evolves.
Required Qualifications
- 4-6+ years of experience working with CI/CD systems
- 4-6+ years of experience managing services in production cloud infrastructure
- 2-3+ years of experience working with Linux and/or macOS environments
- 2-3+ years of experience working with Python
- Experience using Git-based development workflows
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related STEM field
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with GitLab CI/CD
- Experience with artifact management systems (e.g., JFrog)
- Experience with static analysis tools (e.g., SonarQube Cloud)
- Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., AWS CDK)
- Experience with containerization technologies (Docker)
- Experience supporting IoT firmware development (e.g., Zephyr, Yocto)
- Experience supporting mobile or desktop deployment workflows (iOS/macOS)
- Experience working with AI-assisted or agent-driven development workflows
Compensation
The base salary range for this role is $145,000 – $175,000, 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.