Senior Software Engineering Manager - Network Connectivity

Intuitive; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 194,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive is seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager in Sunnyvale to lead a team building network connectivity software for flagship robotic platforms and next-generation systems. You will guide telemetry, remote updates, service monitoring, and fleet configuration management at global scale.

You will oversee design, development, and maintenance of system connectivity software, mentor engineers, and drive a technical vision aligned with product goals.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing teams developing complex software systems.
• Proficiency with modern C++ and embedded Python programming languages.
• Experience in developing for embedded Linux (e.g. Yocto).
• Strong understanding of network connectivity protocols, API designs, and system integration.
• Hands-on experience with cloud services supporting connected embedded devices.
• Experience with medical device cybersecurity practices per FDA guidance.
• Experience in agile development environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers building connectivity software for surgical platforms.
• Oversee full software development lifecycle from concept through implementation.
• Define technical requirements and align with business objectives.
• Provide technical leadership, promote best practices and agile methodologies.
• Manage timelines, resources, and risks for successful outcomes.
• Communicate with stakeholders and translate technical concepts to business terms.

Skills

Team leadership

Modern C++

Embedded Python

Embedded Linux

Cloud services

Cybersecurity

Agile

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Yocto

Linux

MQTT

CI/CD

Job description

Intuitive is seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager in Sunnyvale to lead a team building network connectivity software for flagship robotic platforms and next-generation systems. You will guide telemetry, remote updates, service monitoring, and fleet configuration management at global scale.

You will oversee design, development, and maintenance of system connectivity software, mentor engineers, and drive a technical vision aligned with product goals.