Senior Software Engineer

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. in; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Finance) to design and deliver production-grade financial software components that integrate with the da Vinci platform.

The role emphasizes code quality, rigorous testing, and clear interfaces, with opportunities to influence FP&A workflows in a market-leading medical device company. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across finance, software, and regulatory to translate business needs into reliable,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong proficiency in C++ in a production software environment.
• Solid understanding of computer graphics fundamentals, including rendering pipelines, shaders, and scene management.
• Practical experience with graphics APIs such as OpenGL, Vulkan, or Metal.
• Experience integrating software into larger systems with well-defined interfaces and constraints.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain software for real-time surgical visualization and augmented reality applications running on the da Vinci surgical system.
• Collaborate closely with designers, clinical engineers, human factors specialists and software teams to translate complex clinical needs into reliable, performant software.
• Build and iterate on prototypes quickly, then carry the best ideas through to production.
• Define high-level requirements and architect clean software interfaces for a distributed robotic system.
• Participate in failure mode analysis, to identify and implement robust hazard mitigation strategies.
• Work within a regulated development environment, supporting verification, validation, and documentation requirements as needed.

Skills

C++ production experience

Graphics fundamentals

Software integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

OpenGL

Vulkan

Metal

Job description

Senior Software Engineer (Finance)

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

Intuitive's Intraoperative Intelligence team is focused on Clinical Decision Intelligence: helping surgeons make better decisions in the operating room by giving them information they don't currently have access to. We do that through a combination of imaging, machine learning, and augmented reality, extracting meaning from the surgical scene and presenting it in ways that are actually useful in the moment.

You'll be taking novel clinical ideas from rough concept to production software on the da Vinci platform, working alongside a small, tight-knit group of engineers and researchers across computer vision, machine learning, graphics, and imaging software - collaborating to define what a feature actually needs to be, then driving it from early prototype to fully integrated, production-ready software.

At Intuitive, "Patients First" is more than a motto. In this team, that translates directly into how we build software. Strong engineering is a given, but the real measure of success is whether what we put in front of a surgeon makes a difference when it matters most. We build for outcomes, not for the sake of building.

What You'll Do:

• Design, build, and maintain software for real-time surgical visualization and augmented reality applications running on the da Vinci surgical system
• Collaborate closely with designers, clinical engineers, human factors specialists and software teams to translate complex clinical needs into reliable, performant software
• Build and iterate on prototypes quickly, then carry the best ideas through to production
• Define high-level requirements and architect clean software interfaces for a distributed robotic system
• Participate in failure mode analysis, to identify and implement robust hazard mitigation strategies
• Work within a regulated development environment, supporting verification, validation, and documentation requirements as needed

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. Equivalent practical experience will be considered.
• Strong proficiency in C++ in a production software environment
• Solid understanding of computer graphics fundamentals, including rendering pipelines, shaders, and scene management
• Practical experience with graphics APIs such as OpenGL, Vulkan, or Metal
• Experience integrating software into larger systems with well-defined interfaces and constraints

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.

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.

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 [e-mail].

Base Compensation Range Region 1: $188,600 USD - $271,400 USD

Base Compensation Range Region 2: $160,300 USD - $230,700 USD

Shift: Day

Workplace Type: Onsite - This job is fully onsite.