Managing Staff Software Engineer - Embedded UI

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 224,000 - 322,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is seeking a senior UI software leader to guide the development of the graphical interfaces for the da Vinci product line.

You will own both the user experience and the underlying code, collaborating with designers and engineers across disciplines to deliver robust, production‑grade interfaces. The role emphasizes leadership, deep C/C++ expertise, and hands‑on work with Qt in embedded environments, with opportunities to shape the product's visual language and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software, Electrical, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years industry experience developing and supporting digital interfaces.
• Fluent in object‑oriented programming using modern C/C++.
• Experience with GUI development frameworks and Qt.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex and highly collaborative user interface design and development for 2D and 3D user interface.
• Demonstrated experience in multiple phases of the product development lifecycle including design, implementation, debug, verification, and maintenance.
• Experience or interest in leading, mentoring, and managing a team of talented developers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of talented SW engineers to develop world‑class digital interfaces.
• Develop simple and elegant interfaces for the da Vinci product line, using Qt and other tools in an embedded C/C++ environment.
• Maintain superior development standards from prototypes through production and implement the visual language of the product.
• Collaborate with interaction and visual designers to produce beautiful and functional interfaces.
• Contribute to system and software architecture and work with other members of the engineering team to define the architecture and select the tools used for system graphical interfaces.
• Work with platform software, mechanical and electrical engineers to explore new user interface technologies.
• Rapidly iterate on prototypes of those technologies to assess feasibility and value.

Skills

C/C++

OO programming

Team leadership

GUI development

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software, Electrical, Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Qt

OpenGL

Vulkan

Job description

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 the Position

Our team works collaboratively within a cross‑functional team to develop the graphical user interface for both existing and future robotic systems in the da Vinci product line. We are passionate about both the function and finish of digital interfaces, with expertise in a broad range of development environments. The ideal candidate is an independent and fast‑paced developer with excellent problem‑solving skills, capable of producing robust, high‑quality code in the face of rapidly changing requirements. To build a coherent test and calibration strategy and develop software to implement the same.

Essential Job Duties

• Lead a small team of talented SW engineers to develop world‑class digital interfaces.
• Develop simple and elegant interfaces for the da Vinci product line, using Qt and other tools in an embedded C/C++ environment.
• Maintain superior development standards from prototypes through production and implement the visual language of the product.
• Collaborate with interaction and visual designers to produce beautiful and functional interfaces.
• Contribute to system and software architecture and work with other members of the engineering team to define the architecture and select the tools used for system graphical interfaces.
• Work with platform software, mechanical and electrical engineers to explore new user interface technologies.
• Rapidly iterate on prototypes of those technologies to assess feasibility and value.

Qualifications

Required Education, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software, Electrical, Computer Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 10 years industry experience developing and supporting digital interfaces
• Fluent in object‑oriented programming using modern C/C++
• Experience with GUI development frameworks and Qt
• Demonstrated experience leading complex and highly collaborative user interface design and development for 2D and 3D user interface
• Demonstrated experience in multiple phases of the product development lifecycle including design, implementation, debug, verification, and maintenance
• Experience or interest in leading, mentoring, and managing a team of talented developers

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience in embedded software development
• Experience with 3D graphics frameworks (OpenGL, Vulkan, etc.)
• Passionate about delivering the best possible experience to the user

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 employees who 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's start 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 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.

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 (email protected) .

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.

Base Compensation Range Region 1

$223,900 USD - $322,100 USD

Base Compensation Range Region 2

$190,300 USD - $273,800 USD

Shift

Day

Workplace Type

Set Schedule - This job will be onsite weekly, the percentage of onsite work will be defined by the leader.