Software Development Engineer

Intuitive; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive in Bengaluru is building a new AI-powered internal platform to support day-to-day teamwork—combining a modern web app, cloud-native backend services, and generative AI to simplify information access and automate repetitive work.

We seek a mid-level full-stack engineer who can own features end-to-end, contribute to architecture, and collaborate with business teams to deliver production-grade software. 3–5 years of experience with Python, FastAPI, React, and cloud exposure is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 3–5 years of professional software engineering experience with frontend and backend exposure.
• Solid Python skills; experience with FastAPI or a comparable async Python web framework.
• Solid React + TypeScript experience — shipped features in production.
• Familiarity with LLM/AI API integrations — agentic or tool-calling patterns are a plus.
• Experience with a major cloud provider (Azure preferred; AWS/GCP considered).
• Working knowledge of OAuth 2.0 / OIDC authentication flows.
• Ability to work with non-technical business stakeholders to clarify requirements.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain both the frontend and backend of a new internal platform, from feature development through production
• Build and maintain integrations between the platform and its underlying cloud and AI infrastructure
• Partner with business teams to translate day-to-day workflows into working software, with some guidance from senior engineers
• Implement secure authentication, access control, and data governance appropriate for sensitive business data
• Contribute to and follow engineering best practices — testing, CI/CD, deployment, and observability
• Iterate on features based on real usage and feedback, balancing speed with reliability

Skills

Frontend development

Backend development

Python

FastAPI

React

TypeScript

Cloud (Azure)

OAuth 2.0 / OIDC

CI/CD

Containerization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

Job description

• Ways of Working: Set Schedule - This job will be onsite weekly, the percentage of onsite work will be defined by the leader.
• Employee Type: Employee
• Global Job Level (HCM): Professional 3 (9)

Company Description

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.

We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.

The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.

If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position:

Intuitive is building a new AI-powered platform to support how our teams work day to day — combining a modern web application, cloud-native backend services, and generative AI to make information easier to find, questions easier to answer, and repetitive work easier to automate.

We're looking for amid-level full-stack engineerwho can take ownership of features end-to-end, contribute to architectural decisions with guidance, and collaborate closely with business teams to ship real, production-grade software. You're past the basics and ready to take on meaningful scope — while still growing into senior-level independence.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain both thefrontend and backendof a new internal platform, from feature development through production
• Build and maintain integrations between the platform and its underlying cloud and AI infrastructure
• Partner with business teams to translate day-to-day workflows into working software, with some guidance from senior engineers
• Implementsecure authentication, access control, and data governanceappropriate for sensitive business data
• Contribute to and follow engineering best practices — testing, CI/CD, deployment, and observability
• Iterate on features based on real usage and feedback, balancing speed with reliability

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Qualifications

Skills/Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degreein Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 3–5 yearsof professional software engineering experience, with hands-on exposure to both frontend and backend systems
• SolidPythonskills; experience with FastAPI or a comparable async Python web framework
• SolidReact + TypeScriptexperience — shipped features in a production environment
• Familiarity withLLM/AI API integrations— agentic or tool-calling patterns are a plus
• Experience with a major cloud provider (Azure preferred; AWS/GCP considered) — comfortable deploying and managing cloud resources
• Working knowledge ofOAuth 2.0 / OIDCauthentication flows
• Ability to work with non-technical business stakeholders to clarify and shape requirements
• Hands-on experience withCI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments

Additional Information

Intuitive is an Equal Employment 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.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

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 government’s 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 employee’sstart 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.

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