Senior Software Engineer in Test

Intuitive; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive, headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, is seeking a software testing professional to join their team focused on developing tests for surgical robotic systems. The position requires at least 5 years of experience with embedded systems, and proficiency in Python.

As part of the role, you will automate testing processes, analyze data, and collaborate across teams to enhance product quality. Intuitive offers competitive compensation and seeks passionate candidates dedicated to quality and innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience working with embedded systems and electromechanical systems.
• Strong experience with Python is required.
• Troubleshooting mindset to identify failure mechanisms.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills with high attention to detail.
• Proactive engagement with new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop software tests and scripts to automate testing processes.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline development.
• Define test coverage requirements and manage test plans.
• Analyze test data and recommend design improvements.
• Log issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Embedded systems

Electromechanical systems

Python

C/C++

Machine Learning

Matlab

Linux

Education

BS or above in Computer Science and Engineering

Job description

Primary Function of Position

Responsible for software testing of Intuitive’s new robotic platform. The successful candidate is an individual with high energy, ownership, integrity, and accountability that will develop software to support software verification and develop/execute test protocols for robotic surgical systems.

Essential Job Duties

• Develop software tests and scripts that automate testing processes
• Contribute to Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment pipeline development and workflow enhancement
• Contribute to project content and overall test plan oversight, including definition of test coverage requirements, test plan generation, approval, execution, and archival of results
• Analyze test data, identify non‑conformance trends, generate dashboards to represent concise executive summaries, and recommend design improvements
• Contribute to the strategy for reliability assessment and verification of robotic surgical systems and instruments
• Log issues found within the issue tracking system; work with software and cross‑functional teams to debug

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience working with embedded systems and electromechanical systems
• Strong experience with Python is required
• Troubleshooting mindset, an ability to break down a system or process systematically and effectively into subparts to identify failure mechanisms
• Excellent documentation skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization with high attention to detail
• Passionate and committed to the highest product quality. Proven ability to proactively engage with the unknown/unfamiliar, learn how things work and apply that learning to new challenges

Required Education and Training

• BS or above in Computer Science and Engineering or related fields

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Strong working experience with C/C++
• Experience with Machine Learning techniques
• Experience with Matlab
• Experience with Linux environments

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.

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.