Subsense develops non-surgical, nanoparticle-based brain-computer interfaces that can record and modulate neural activity without surgical implants.
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 seeking a highly hands-on Research Engineer to lead and execute multidisciplinary experiments at the intersection of physics, engineering, nanotechnology, and biology. This role is centered on experimental development. You will design experiments, build and operate laboratory systems, coordinate complex studies across multiple teams, and translate experimental results into actionable engineering improvements. You will spend a significant portion of your time in the lab running experiments, troubleshooting systems, collecting data, and working closely with scientists and engineers to advance our technology platform. The ideal candidate enjoys moving quickly between theory and practice, thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, and is excited about solving difficult problems through experimentation.