Software Engineer, Equipment & Test - Robotic Systems

Intuitive; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical, a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, seeks a Software Development Engineer for Equipment Control in Sunnyvale. You will design and implement software for equipment that builds and tests medical devices, integrating with PLCs, sensors, and robotics, while focusing on reliability and safety.

You will contribute to the architecture of manufacturing platforms, collaborate cross-functionally, and mentor junior engineers as the AET team advances

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Software Eng. or CS preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of software design and development experience (higher degree can offset years).
• Proficiency in modern programming languages, OO design, and software architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement software solutions for equipment that builds and tests medical devices such as robotic systems, instruments and accessories.
• Build and maintain software infrastructures that enable value extraction from the data generated.
• Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance productivity.
• Understand products’ operations and controls, and develop means to ensure their integrity in volume production.
• Document IQ/OQ/PQ and DQ validation activities on manufacturing equipment.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and lead project work.

Skills

C#

Python

OOA/OOD/OOP/Design Patterns

System design

Hardware integration

Leadership & mentoring

SDLC

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering

Tools

PLC integration

Robotics SDKs

Job description

Intuitive Surgical, a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, seeks a Software Development Engineer for Equipment Control in Sunnyvale. You will design and implement software for equipment that builds and tests medical devices, integrating with PLCs, sensors, and robotics, while focusing on reliability and safety.

You will contribute to the architecture of manufacturing platforms, collaborate cross-functionally, and mentor junior engineers as the AET team advances