Join us in building the neural interfaces that record and decode the brain.
About Us
The brain encodes everything we are in patterns of neural activity, in a language we are only beginning to read.
We build neural interfaces that record activity across the brain in real time, and the computational tools to decode what those signals mean. We work in model systems to find the patterns that separate a healthy circuit from one that has gone wrong. Record, decode, learn, repeat.
We are an extremely early-stage stealth startup based in the Bay Area. No bureaucracy, no legacy, no existing playbook. Just a hard problem worth solving and a team serious about solving it. Working at the intersection of neuroscience, semiconductor engineering, and clinical medicine.
Culture
The constraints are real. The requirements are clear. But nobody has built the right solution yet. You are not iterating on someone else's design. You are finding the answer from scratch.
The problem is defined. The mission is set. But how we get there is yours to figure out. You design the approach, choose the tools, and take responsibility for the outcome.
Every technical and product decision is documented and visible to the whole team. We write down not just what we decided, but why. No black boxes, no information silos.
We move fast and make decisions by consensus. Meetings are efficient and purposeful. The way we stay aligned is not through more meetings — it is through documentation.
Use whatever tools you work best in. We care about the output, not the tool. We expect everyone to heavily leverage AI across all aspects of their work. Orchestrate it, don't just use it.
We document everything in real time — short notes, rough thoughts, half-baked ideas. No polish required. The habit of writing frequently matters more than writing well.
Open Roles
Penceive is an early-stage neurotechnology company pushing the boundaries of brain-computer interfaces through cutting-edge MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) design and fabrication. We're looking for a detail-oriented engineering intern to support our MEMS team in the prototyping and development of next-generation neural devices. This is a hands-on lab role where precision and care matter. You'll be working with microscale components that require a steady hand and a sharp eye. No prior industry experience is necessary. We're happy to train the right person.