Sr QA Engineer

Intuitive; India; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical in India is seeking a Senior QA Engineer for Web Application and AI Testing. You will lead automation efforts, develop Selenium-based tests for Salesforce apps, and build frameworks with Playwright to ensure robust quality across enterprise web applications.

Collaborate with engineers and business users to define test strategies, ensure release readiness, and drive continuous improvement across manual and automated testing; 9+ years of hands-on experience required.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of hands-on Selenium development experience for Salesforce applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation code using Selenium Framework for Enterprise application.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Project management

Education

B.S. in Computer Science / IT / Analytics

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Neoload

Gatling

TOSCA

Perfecto

qTest

Job 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.

Primary Function of Position

Senior QA Engineer Web Application and AI Testing.

Essential Job Duties

• Develop automation code using Selenium Framework for Enterprise application
• Write SQL queries for data validation as part of testing processes.
• Build automation frameworks utilizing Java and Playwright.
• Working knowledge to develop performance scripts using Performance testing such as Neoload or Gatling.
• Leverage AI tools to enhance productivity and efficiency within QA automation.
• Lead QA team members for testing and automation initiatives.
• Coach offshore QA team members to derive technical solutions for complex testing and automation use cases.
• Collaborate with business users, systems analysts, designers, and programmers to analyze requirements and deliver project documents such as test strategies, testing scopes, and test cases.
• Publish test results and defect reports during UAT phase to business stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities and support the QA team with technical clarifications; oversee test automation activities.
• Motivate, manage performance, and mentor direct reports effectively.

Required Skills and Experience

• 9+ years of hands‑on Selenium development experience for Salesforce applications.
• 5‑7 years of experience automating SAP test cases.
• Proven ability to lead and manage QA activities across both manual and automated testing efforts.
• Experience overseeing test planning, execution, defect management, and assessing release readiness.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor QA team members, supporting performance and skill development.
• Drive automation strategy, framework adoption, and continuous improvements in test coverage.
• At least 4‑5 years in a supervisory QA leadership position.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with tools such as TOSCA (for data), Perfecto (for mobile automation), and qTest (for test case management).
• Strong communication skills (written and oral).
• Expertise in initiating change, driving process improvements, and streamlining QA operations.
• Strategic mindset with outstanding leadership and influencing abilities.
• Proven track record in developing and coaching QA engineers across levels of experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, adapting to shifting priorities.
• Experience presenting QA progress and results to senior management and executive‑level audiences.

Required Education and Training

• Minimum B.S. in in Computer Science, IT, Analytics or a related discipline

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Knowledge on GxP validated process

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.