Senior Real-Time Embedded Video Software Engineer

Intuitive; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive is seeking a senior software engineer for the Video Software Engineering Group. You will design, develop, and verify real‑time, HD stereo video processing software that powers the da Vinci Surgical System, working in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.

The role emphasizes embedded Linux, camera pipelines, and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver high‑quality surgical visualization. A strong background in C/C++, imaging, and system integration is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's or master's degree in a STEM field, with a minimum of 8 years of industry experience in developing C/C++ software for embedded systems.
• Experience with developing software in an embedded Linux environment.
• Familiarity with programming and configuration of hardware devices.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g. Python, JavaScript, MATLAB, etc.) for diagnostics or test automation.
• Demonstrated experience and comfort with all phases of the product development lifecycle, including design, documentation, implementation, debug, verification, validation, and transfer to manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Detailed design, development, documentation, and verification of product‑focused, rock‑solid embedded software.
• Bring‑up and integration of new, high‑performance cameras and image‑sensors.
• Integration and evaluation of advanced camera pipeline video processing algorithms.
• Development and enhancements of the color and power control functions for intra‑operative illumination.
• Working on a cross‑functional team at multiple levels, from architectural definition and implementation to system integration and final product testing.
• Contributing to other areas of software development, such as: extension of current processing frameworks to new hardware platforms, design and development of offline simulation environments to facilitate rapid software development and test, hardware / software diagnostic tool design and development.
• Aiding in formal risk analyses and development of software mitigations to minimize potential failures.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

Embedded Linux

Python

JavaScript

MATLAB

Education

B.S./M.S. in STEM

Tools

CUDA

ML

FPGA

Camera pipelines

Job description

Intuitive is seeking a senior software engineer for the Video Software Engineering Group. You will design, develop, and verify real‑time, HD stereo video processing software that powers the da Vinci Surgical System, working in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.

The role emphasizes embedded Linux, camera pipelines, and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver high‑quality surgical visualization. A strong background in C/C++, imaging, and system integration is required.