Intuitive · 15 hours ago
Staff Embedded Software Engineer - Future Forward
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$213K/yr - $307K/yr
8+ years expIntuitive is a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, committed to making a difference in healthcare. As a Staff Embedded Software Engineer, you will innovate and develop embedded software for robotic surgical platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive product development from concept to launch.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Design and develop robust embedded software to enable system infrastructure, including OS drivers, hardware interfaces, real-time data pipelines, inter-processor communication, error handling, and user/test applications
Collaborate cross-functionally throughout the product lifecycle with key stakeholders to address clinical needs and safety requirements
Translate early requirements into prototype implementations to evaluate, iterate, and advance novel robotic systems
Lead unit testing and code integration efforts to ensure exceptional system reliability and robustness
Act as a software subject matter expert, conducting hazard and failure mode analysis, identifying risks, and defining effective mitigation strategies
Refine and iterate designs, balancing technical requirements, feasibility, schedules, and resource constraints
Produce clear and compliant supporting documentation in alignment with Intuitive's development and quality guidelines
Ensure all designs meet rigorous quality and safety standards per the Intuitive Quality Management System
Qualification
Required
Minimum 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 8 years with a Master's degree; or 5 years with a PhD
Highly proficient in developing C/C++ embedded and real-time software for multi-core, multi-processor systems, especially on embedded Linux and QNX
Demonstrated experience with board bring-up, device driver development, and integration of new hardware components
Skilled in version control systems and collaborative development environments, supporting efficient, iterative improvement
Familiarity with a wide range of communication protocols—including TCP/IP, CAN, I2C, SPI—and serialization standards such as protobuf
Strong problem-solving skills and debugging capabilities for complex embedded software and electromechanical systems
In-depth understanding of failure mode and risk analysis, with a track record in safety-critical, product-focused designs
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction across all organizational levels
Demonstrates passion for innovation, continuous learning, and developing solutions that make a meaningful difference in patients' lives
Preferred
Experience with robotics and embedded software for complex electro-mechanical systems
Knowledgeable in Python or Matlab for automation, diagnostics, and testing
Familiarity with FPGA development and interfaces
Familiarity with CUDA programming and memory management concepts
Cybersecurity concepts such as secure boot, authentication and encryption
Hands-on engineering experience with proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
Experience in all phases of the product development lifecycle including design, implementation, troubleshooting, verification, validation, and transfer to manufacturing
Experience designing software products in a regulated industry or for mission critical applications; comfort with concepts of design input, design output, traceability, risk analysis, and mitigations
Benefits
Market-competitive compensation packages
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Company
Intuitive
Intuitive designs and manufactures robotic-assisted surgical systems.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5MKey Investors
St. Cloud Capital
2003-04-30Post Ipo Equity
2000-06-23IPO
1996-01-01Seed· $5M
Leadership Team
Craig Child
Sr. Vice President, Human Resources
Gillian Duncan
Senior Vice President, Professional Education & Program Services - Worldwide
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