Software Engineer – Emulation and Automated Test

The Multiport Software Group within Intuitive has an immediate opening for a Software Engineer to support automated test and the internal da Vinci emulator. You will be on the team responsible for building deploying and supporting our automated test framework which includes developing our system emulator and hybrid hardware-in-the-loop setups.

A successful candidate must excel in a high-energy focused team environment and must balance delivery of new features supporting existing features and tracking system changes. An excellent candidate can rapidly learn the large complex and continually evolving systems through direct experimentation with the existing system. A deep sense of shared responsibility and shared reward is required as is the ability to make work fun and interesting.

Essential Job Duties

• Expand the functionality of the internal da Vinci emulator by faithfully emulating embedded computers microcontrollers sensors FPGAs or physics models.
• Maintain operation of automated test rigs. The primary task involves debugging the integration of multiple software systems within the test rig.
• Assist in the development of an internal test framework for informal continuous integration and formal verification and validation of system software.
• Learn and explore the continuously evolving da Vinci system software and firmware..

Qualifications :

Required Education Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience and a Bachelors degree; or 3 years of experience and a Masters degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent experience
• Experience understanding and debugging complex systems
• Experience using Python and C
• Proficient communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a diverse range of talented engineers.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with CUDA and graphics acceleration
• Experience with Linux process management signaling and inter-process communication
• Experience with Docker and Git

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

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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. 

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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