Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Primary Function of Position

As a Senior Software Engineer reporting to Software Engineering Manager, you will be a critical member of the Advanced Development group, focusing on the design and development of cutting-edge embedded architectures for future surgical devices. This role involves working on complex, multi-processor SoC/FPGA/real-time embedded environments, emphasizing the integration of a real-time hypervisor, redesigning and updating FPGA peripheral drivers, and advancing our real-time servo control infrastructure. To be successful, you must possess a strong sense of shared responsibility and shared reward – there are no passengers on this ship, only crew.

The successful candidate should excel in fast-paced, small-team environments, adeptly convert rough requirements into tangible solutions, and demonstrate a strong commitment to product quality. Key skills include rapid learning, thorough understanding of project requirements, and efficient prototype development. A team-oriented mindset and a desire to foster a collaborative and fun work culture are important. You will be supported by a knowledgeable and caring management team dedicated to your career development and success.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead the integration and performant configuration of a real-time hypervisor, ensuring seamless operation in a heterogeneous embedded environment.
• Integrate, configure and debug QNX Neutrino OS and BSPs with various hardware targets.
• HAL driver design & updates (e.g. QNX/Linux interfaces, FPGA peripherals, PCIe devices). Participate in FPGA communications board bring-up and debug.
• Design and implement an instrumented robotic manipulator velocity controller that interfaces with a physics simulator (FMU model), accurately simulating system load for specific tasks.
• Distill and translate vague objectives into concrete software requirements and drive these solutions to completion.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including software module design and system architecture.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in embedded systems design and development, particularly in a Linux/QNX environment.
• Proven ability to clearly and coherently articulate complex technical concepts to a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in modern C++ programming, with a focus on embedded systems and real-time applications.
• Demonstrated experience working with and troubleshooting Xilinx FPGAs, GPUs or other hardware accelerators for high-performance data movement.
• Expertise in network stacks, QNX/Linux kernel modules, and embedded communications protocols.
• Strong expertise in PCIe concepts and DMA implementation.
• Experience using Python to solve diverse engineering problems.
• Strong background in distributed inter-processor communication and extending frameworks to new processors/operating systems.
• Strong ability to isolate and root-cause interdependent hardware/software problems.
• Passion for delivering high-quality, innovative products that will improve millions of people’s lives!

Required Education and Training

• Minimum Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or other relevant engineering discipline. Advanced degrees preferred.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Familiarity working with Xilinx IPs for driver development.
• Experience with design methodologies relevant to medical devices, including risk analysis and traceability.
• Experience with safety critical development (FDA, FAA, Automotive)
• Familiarity with modern build systems (Bazel, Nix).

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.