Staff Platform Software Engineer - Surgical Robotics Lead

Intuitive; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive in Sunnyvale seeks a Staff Platform Software Engineer to lead software architecture for a novel surgical robotic platform. You will guide cross-functional teams and translate rough requirements into robust, scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes embedded software development, risk analysis, and regulatory readiness while delivering high-quality products that place patient safety at the center.

Responsibilities

• Gather high-level cross-functional requirements including clinical and safety needs.
• Define development plans and timelines with stakeholders.
• Identify interfaces between hardware and software and architect modular software.
• Lead software integration of new PCAs and FPGA IP.
• Perform detailed embedded software design and regulatory-compliant documentation.
• Represent the project with customers and internal teams.

Job description

Intuitive in Sunnyvale seeks a Staff Platform Software Engineer to lead software architecture for a novel surgical robotic platform. You will guide cross-functional teams and translate rough requirements into robust, scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes embedded software development, risk analysis, and regulatory readiness while delivering high-quality products that place patient safety at the center.