Primary Function of Position
The Senior Research Software Engineer will design and prototype advanced software applications that leverage real-time robotics data artificial intelligence mobile platforms and cloud technologies. This role requires a broad software engineering background versatility across multiple domains and a strong interest in building innovative exploratory solutions.
You do not need to have experience in every area listed but you should bring depth in some domains and the adaptability to expand into others as projects evolve. Success in this role requires strong technical skills the ability to break down complex problems and a structured approach to proposing and iteratively refining solutions.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Prototype and evaluate software applications that integrate real-time robotics and sensor data.
- Apply expertise in web development mobile applications and AI (Generative CV) to create intelligent adaptive and impactful solutions.
- Develop across multiple platforms including web mobile (iOS/Android) and cloud environments.
- Break down complex technical challenges propose solutions and refine them through iterative development.
- Apply a systems thinking approach to ensure solutions account for technology users and workflow integration.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers researchers and clinicians to translate early concepts into functional prototypes.
- Maintain strong engineering practices including modular architecture testing and documentation.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and assess their potential to enhance surgical workflows.
- Contribute to a culture of creativity experimentation and rapid iteration.
Qualifications :
Skill/Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science Software Engineering or related field (PhD preferred or equivalent experience).
- 6 years of professional software engineering experience including at least 2 years in an R&D innovation or exploratory environment.
- Proficiency in multiple programming languages (for example Python C C# JavaScript/TypeScript).
- Hands-on experience in two or more of the following areas with willingness to flex into others as projects demand:
- Full-stack web development (React cloud APIs).
- Mobile application development (iOS/Swift Android/Kotlin react-native or cross-platform frameworks).
- AI (Generative CV) including algorithm development model integration or applied use cases.
- Ability to design applications that process and visualize real-time data streams.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to structure and iterate on solutions in ambiguous contexts.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience applying software innovation in healthcare robotics or other complex technology domains.
- Contributions to research publications patents or open-source projects.
- Prior experience in an advanced development or exploratory R&D environment.
- Additional depth in AI (Generative CV) applications or in building scalable data-driven solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and domains bringing curiosity and creativity to problem solving.
- Proven ability to apply a systems thinking approach when designing and evaluating complex solutions.
Additional Information
- Location: Sunnyvale CA (onsite).
- Travel: Up to 10% including lab and preclinical environments.
- Compensation: Competitive salary equity annual bonus and comprehensive benefits.
- Intuitive is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair-chance laws.
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
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.
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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time