Senior Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer - Robotics

Intuitive; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 188,600 - 271,400; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer focused on Frameworks in Sunnyvale. The successful candidate will design and implement robust C++ software for real-time, embedded environments within the da Vinci Surgical System framework and related platforms.

The role requires extensive embedded software experience, strong C++, and familiarity with robotics frameworks. Collaboration across multiple teams and rigorous verification are essential, with a focus on safety and performance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of embedded software experience with at least a bachelor's degree; or 6+ years with a master's; or PhD with relevant experience.
• Experience developing embedded software for RTOS and/or embedded Linux devices.
• Proficiency in C++ and familiarity with design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust, efficient C++ software in a real-time, multi-processor embedded environment.
• Lead modularization and unification of robotics frameworks across platforms and product lines.
• Leverage system building blocks to enable functionality across Intuitive robotic systems.
• Analyze system performance and safety; verify specifications and identify improvements.
• Extend tools and create new ones to support analysis and development efforts.
• Collaborate with Platform Software, Hardware, Systems, UI, Manufacturing and Clinical Eng.
• Contribute to risk analysis, define requirements, implement mitigations, and run verification tests.
• Involve in multiple areas: robotics frameworks, middleware, motion control hardware, performance analysis, and offline simulators.

Skills

C++ embedded

RTOS/Embedded Linux

Design patterns

Robotics frameworks

Python for diagnostics

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or higher

Job description

Intuitive is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer focused on Frameworks in Sunnyvale. The successful candidate will design and implement robust C++ software for real-time, embedded environments within the da Vinci Surgical System framework and related platforms.

The role requires extensive embedded software experience, strong C++, and familiarity with robotics frameworks. Collaboration across multiple teams and rigorous verification are essential, with a focus on safety and performance.