Data Scientist

Primary Function of Position
We are looking for a Data Scientist to support data science and analytics initiatives across Global Operations. Minimizing supply chain risk and optimizing manufacturing operations are critical to enabling surgeons and healthcare institutions to deliver better patient outcomes.

This is an early career position with consideration for recent graduates beginning a data science career. The Data Scientist 2 applies foundational data science and analytical concepts under general supervision building toward greater independence over time. This role is expected to bring curiosity and hands-on comfort with Gen AI and LLM tools using them both to accelerate day-to-day analysis and to help prototype new AI-powered data products.

Essential Job Duties 

  Support data science and analytics initiatives across Global Operations under the guidance of senior team members

  Help translate well-defined business questions into analytical approaches with support from senior Data Scientists

  Apply statistical methods and machine learning techniques to company data to generate insights

  Build and maintain reports dashboards and data products using the R and/or Python ecosystem

  Work with Snowflake and SQL to source transform and analyze datasets

  Use Gen AI and LLM-based coding tools (e.g. Claude Code or similar) to accelerate the development testing and documentation of analytics solutions

  Explore and help prototype Gen AI / LLM-powered features and products that create new business value

  Present findings and recommendations to team members and business stakeholders

  Learn and apply best practices for reproducible well-documented analytics

  Collaborate with data analysts and business users across Global Operations to support long-term reporting needs

  Continuously build technical skills including in emerging Gen AI tooling through mentorship and self-directed learning

Required Skills and Experience

  Experience in either the Python or R ecosystem developing data-based solutions (through coursework internships or personal projects)

  Foundational knowledge of statistical techniques and machine learning concepts

  Familiarity with SQL including querying across multiple tables

  Hands-on curiosity with Gen AI / LLM tools (e.g. Claude Claude Code or similar) for coding analysis and exploration

  Experience building dashboards reports or other data products (academic internship or professional)

  Proven problem-solving quantitative and analytical abilities

  Statistical skills and familiarity with common methods

  Excellent communication skills and the ability to present findings clearly

  Inquisitiveness with a desire for continuous learning and improvement

Qualifications :

Required Education and Training 

• Minimum Quantitative Bachelors degree (Statistics Computer Science Math Data Science or Similar) or equivalent professional experience
• Typically 0-2 years of related experience with a University degree or equivalent internship research or academic project experience

Preferred Skills and Experience 

  Quantitative Advanced degree (Statistics Computer Science Math Data Science or Similar)

  Experience with Git-based workflows and collaborative development

  Experience with CI/CD concepts

  Experience building or prototyping applications powered by LLMs (e.g. agentic workflows RAG chatbots)

  Experience with Posit platforms (Workbench Connect)

  Internship coursework or project experience in manufacturing supply chain or operations analytics

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.

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

Accommodation & Accessibility Notice:

Intuitive is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process please contact People Services at

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