Embedded Software Engineer Platform

Our team designs and builds the embedded platform software infrastructure that supports critical performance safety and user-facing features of the da Vinci Surgical System Intuitives flagship product. Were looking for a high energy talented engineer to contribute broadly to the embedded software this role you will use C & Python to develop network and systems software that expands the capabilities of Da Vinci 5 while improving robustness reliability manufacturability and serviceability.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional teams across all phases of the product development lifecycle including prototype design implementation debug V&V and releases.
• Responsible for defining and implementation of software interface to work on integration with internal/external devices into the robotic system.
• Work on risk analysis and safety mitigation on safety critical medical product.
• Define and write unit tests and collaborate with system test engineers to enable automated testing.
• Act as software representative in responding to field and manufacturing issues by conducting root cause analysis and providing practical solutions or mitigations.
• Engage in functional requirements definition to capture specs in stories.

Qualifications :

Required Education Skills & Experience

• Bachelors degree and 5 years of experience; or Masters degree and 3 years of experience; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent experience
• Experience developing C/C software for embedded systems.
• Hands-on software development experience in C with experience from prototype to design for system reliability and serviceability.
• Experience in data/log analysis for root cause investigation.
• Strong ability to isolate and debug interdependent software/hardware problems.
• Delivered and supported complex software solutions on tight deadlines.
• Experience working with distributed version control system for software development.
• Authored and presented technical specifications software designs and test reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Python scripting or shell scripting.
• Experience with unit testing integration testing continuous integration and automation.
• Demonstrated experience and comfort with all phases of the product development lifecycle including design documentation implementation debug verification validation and transfer to manufacturing

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 employeeswho 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 governments 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 employeesstart 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.

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