Deepinder Goyal's Neuroscience Startup Temple Seeks 12 Specialized Engineers
Temple's Innovative Approach to Athlete Performance
Deepinder Goyal, the founder of Zomato, has unveiled plans for 12 specialized roles at his new venture, Temple, which focuses on neuroscience. The startup is working on a groundbreaking wearable device designed for elite athletes, aimed at monitoring brain activity and blood circulation. Goyal announced this initiative on social media, emphasizing the need for engineers who are also athletes and prioritize their fitness.
Temple's goal is to develop a head-mounted device that utilizes near-infrared spectroscopy to assess brain health. Goyal has referred to this innovation as "the world's most significant wearable" and plans to introduce a waitlist shortly. Employees will be required to use the device they help create and will need to refine it until it meets perfection.
Open Positions at Temple
Temple is actively recruiting for various specialized engineering and neuroscience roles, focusing on hardware, artificial intelligence, brain-computer interfaces, and neural decoding.
- Analog Systems Engineers and Electronics Design Engineers
- Embedded Systems Engineers (involved in low-level hardware setup, embedded signal and image processing, and embedded AI)
- Design and Validation Engineers (working with sensors, actuators, batteries, antennas, and optics)
- CMF Engineers and Adhesive Materials Engineers
- Sensor Algorithm Engineers (specializing in Estimation Theory and Sensor Fusion)
- Deep Learning Engineers (developing ML models for physiological metrics)
- Computational Neuroscientists
- BCI Engineers (handling real-time EEG/EMG acquisition and processing)
- Neural Decoding Researchers (mapping brain activity to semantics)
- Computer Vision Engineers (focusing on facial microexpressions and subvocal muscle detection)
- Neuroimaging ML Engineers (working on multimodal sensor fusion)
- Product Managers (capable of working independently with Figma, without designer assistance)
Qualifications and Requirements
Applicants should possess a strong background in engineering and neuroscience, along with a genuine passion for their field. Given that Temple is creating devices for elite athletes, candidates must take their fitness seriously, with body fat percentages below 16% for men and 26% for women.
Those who are not currently at this fitness level but are committed to achieving it within three months are still encouraged to apply, provided they meet this goal during their probation period. The company seeks individuals who are dedicated to pushing their physical limits.
This requirement has sparked debate on social media, with some arguing it may deter qualified candidates. However, Goyal believes it is in line with the company's vision.
Temple is actively hiring at @temple.
We are developing the ultimate wearable for elite athletes, a device that measures unique metrics with unprecedented precision.
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Application Process
Interested individuals can send an email to build@temple.com, specifying their core skills in the subject line. For instance, if applying for the embedded systems engineer role, the subject should read 'Embedded Systems Engineer'. Additional details can be found on the company's website, weartemple.com, or their LinkedIn page.
Salary Expectations
While specific salary details for these roles at Temple have not been disclosed, similar positions in India, particularly in Bengaluru and Gurugram, typically offer annual salaries ranging from ₹10-20 lakh for candidates with 0-5 years of experience. For senior roles requiring over 10 years of experience, salaries can reach ₹20-45 lakh or more.