Software Release Engineer – CI, Python & Linux

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA, seeks a software engineer to join the DV5 release team. You’ll implement build and release processes, CI pipelines, and developer productivity improvements with a cross-functional group.

The ideal candidate has Python/Java/Groovy/C/C++ experience, Linux proficiency, and hands-on Git, Docker, Bazel, Jenkins, Elasticsearch, or Ansible skills, plus strong problem-solving and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or related discipline with relevant experience.
• Experience in software development with Python, Java, Groovy or C/C++.
• Hands-on experience with Linux and debugging complex systems.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive build and release initiatives, including CI improvements and code quality.
• Develop and maintain custom Git workflows for a large repository.
• Collaborate with Software Managers, Developers and Test Engineers to maintain release cadence and traceability.
• Support release activities, including documentation and impact analyses.

Skills

Python

Java

Groovy

C/C++

Linux

Troubleshooting

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering

Tools

Git

Docker

Bazel

Jenkins

Elasticsearch

Ansible

Job description

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA, seeks a software engineer to join the DV5 release team. You’ll implement build and release processes, CI pipelines, and developer productivity improvements with a cross-functional group.

The ideal candidate has Python/Java/Groovy/C/C++ experience, Linux proficiency, and hands-on Git, Docker, Bazel, Jenkins, Elasticsearch, or Ansible skills, plus strong problem-solving and communication abilities.