Principal Systems Architect

Intuitive; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Systems Architect to lead the architectural design of a groundbreaking robotic surgery system. This pivotal role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance safety, performance, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise and the ability to communicate complex engineering concepts to executive leadership. Join this innovative firm in their mission to transform surgical procedures and improve outcomes for patients and caregivers alike. If you are passionate about engineering and want to make a significant impact in the medical field, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Deep technical expertise in engineering areas related to robotic surgery systems.
• Ability to communicate complex trade-offs to executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Define the architecture of the daVinci Surgical System.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure performance and reliability.
• Drive interoperability requirements for the product.

Skills

Systems Architecture

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Clinical Safety

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Primary Function of Position

The Systems Architect plays a leadership role in defining the architecture of Intuitive Surgical’s flagship product, the daVinci Surgical System. They drive architectural decisions that enhance safety, performance, and customer satisfaction. The individual will collaborate with Product Management, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, and Clinical Safety Engineers to compile architectural descriptions and system-level requirements that advance the company's mission of making surgery easier for Patients and Caregivers.

The individual should have deep technical expertise in one or more engineering areas and communicate complex trade-offs related to technology, engineering, and clinical performance of a robotic surgery system to executive leadership.

Essential Job Duties

This position has the responsibility and authority to:

• Maintain and develop a comprehensive understanding of user needs and business strategy.
• Keep current with Mechanical Design, electrical connectivity, and computing technologies; collaborate on product architectures that ensure performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Develop and maintain architectural requirements aligned with product and corporate strategies, including safety, features, interfaces, performance, cost, and integration. Drive interoperability requirements and interfaces—both internal and external.
• Contribute to risk management efforts, ensuring consistency between top-down and bottom-up risk documents. Act as a safety advocate for the multiport business unit.