Staff Software Engineer Embedded UI

Intuitive; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for Embedded UI on the Future Forward team in Sunnyvale, CA. You will develop digital interfaces for robotic platforms, collaborating with robotics, imaging, and software experts to deliver production-quality code throughout the full development cycle.

The role requires strong C++ skills, expertise in Qt/QML, and the ability to operate independently in a cross-functional, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with Qt/QML in embedded environments.
• Strong C++ programming skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive development of digital interfaces using Qt/QML and C++ in an embedded environment.
• Collaborate with software, robotics, imaging, design, and regulatory teams.
• Define architecture, decompose requirements, and deliver robust solutions.
• Own the medical device software lifecycle end-to-end from concept to release.

Skills

Qt/QML

C++

Embedded systems

Robotics

Job description

Job Description

Primary Function of Position:

As a Staff Software Engineer Embedded UI on the Future Forward team, you will develop innovative digital solutions to extend Intuitive’s robotic product lines. Collaborating with experts in robotics, imaging, and software, you will build innovative and Intuitive digital interfaces for novel robotic platforms. This role spans the entire development cycle—from prototyping approximate requirements to delivering high-quality production code. The ideal candidate is an independent problem-solver with a broad technical scope (software, graphics, robotics) who learns quickly and thrives in a collaborative environment.

Essential Job Duties

• Drive development of world-class digital interfaces using Qt/QML and C++ in a resource-constrained embedded environment to support physicians in the use of a novel robotic system

• Build and maintain effective working relationships across the organization, including software engineering, clinical engineering, design, human factors, and regulatory teams

• Partner with cross-functional teams to define technical architecture, decompose requirements, and deliver robust, production-quality solutions

• Own the medical device software lifecycle end-to-end, including requirement definition, risk assessment, prototyping, development, verification, and release