Company Description

Primary Function of the Position

In this role, you will help develop a next-generation medical robotics platform. You’ll collaborate within a small, fast-paced team to iteratively design and build complex robotic prototypes. The ideal candidate is a self-driven software engineer with strong problem-solving skills, deep expertise C++ and robotics algorithms.

Essential Job Duties

Quickly learn an existing software codebase to implement and adapt the software stack
Collaborate cross-functionally with controls, mechanical, and software engineers to design, build, and iterate on exploratory prototypes
Design and lead experiments to methodically characterize system performance, accuracy, and reliability, and to de-risk key aspects of a novel robotic platform
Refine prototype software into robust, production-quality code
Architect clean, modular, and testable software interfaces and system designs for a distributed robotic platform
Contribute to the long-term software architecture and platform strategyDevelop and maintain formal design control documentation in compliance with medical device standards
Develop and maintain formal design control documentation in compliance with medical device standards

Job Description

Required Skills and Experience

Deep expertise in C++, object-oriented programming, software architecture design, and testing
Strong working knowledge of robotics algorithms, including forward kinematics
Excellent communication skills
High levels of independence and technical ownership
Full-stack mentality, with flexibility to contribute to different areas of the codebase

Required Education and Training

MS or PhD in computer science, mechanical engineering, or equivalent

Working Conditions

None

Preferred Skills and Experience

Four years of experience developing software applications
Familiarity with development in a Linux environment
Experience developing software for medical devices
Experience with design documentation, including formal requirements and testing
Experience with GUI development (Qt/QML)
Experience with OpenGL and 3D rendering
Experience with state estimation and sensor fusion algorithms

Additional Information

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.

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