Senior Robotics Software Engineering Manager

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. in; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 228,000 - 342,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager (Finance) to lead a high‑performing team on global NPD efforts.

You will oversee scalable software development for robotic platforms, drive design, verification, and readiness for manufacturing, and partner with finance to align product initiatives with business goals. The role requires strong leadership, deep technical fluency in C++, and experience navigating FDA‑like regulatory environments, plus

Qualifications

• Lead and grow a software team across robot platform products.
• Experience with design, implementation, verification, and transfer to manufacturing.
• Knowledge of FDA-regulated medical software environments.
• Proven collaboration with executives and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead broad technical projects across multiple robotic platforms and instruments.
• Contribute as a technical lead for product launches in China, including design inputs and test plans.
• Coach and develop staff in a fast-paced environment and across functions.
• Foster interfaces across software, clinical engineering, design, and regulatory affairs.
• Ensure projects are scoped, resourced, delivered on time and on-budget.
• Serve as the ISI–JV liaison for leaders and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

C++ OO design

Regulatory awareness

Executive communication

Education

BS in Computer Science

MS or PhD preferred

Tools

C++

Job description

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager (Finance) to lead a high‑performing team on global NPD efforts.

You will oversee scalable software development for robotic platforms, drive design, verification, and readiness for manufacturing, and partner with finance to align product initiatives with business goals. The role requires strong leadership, deep technical fluency in C++, and experience navigating FDA‑like regulatory environments, plus