Senior Manufacturing Software Engineer

• Required Skills and Experience:

  • Strong proficiency in modern programming languages, frameworks and tools (C#/Python is a plus)

  • Solid understanding of OOP/OOD/Design Patterns/SW Architecture

  • Passionate about technologies and loves programming

  • Ability to map, design, develop, and test software solutions from inception to launch

  • Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results

  • Experience in integrating software with hardware components such as PLCs, sensors, and robotics

  • Experience in driving, planning, executing, and delivering projects and proactively communicating about progress, roadblocks

  • Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies

  • Motivated to continually improve best practices

  • Ability to work with vague and dynamic requirements

  • Excellent ability to communicate effectively (verbal and non-verbal) with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

  • Foster strong sense of team with peers through solicitation of feedback and constructive contribution to review sessions

  • Experience in mentoring junior engineers

  • Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues

    • Strong industry experience in architecture and development of scalable, production quality software systems

    • Fully understand Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

    • Familiarity with data engineering, especially for industrial domain

    • Experience developing robotic or electro-mechanical systems, including control systems

    • Experience in medical device manufacturing or regulated engineering environment

    • Knowledge of software security principles and practices is plus

    • Knowledge of control systems and industrial automation protocols (e.g., Modbus, OPC, Ethernet/IP) is plus

  Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Strong industry experience in architecture and development of scalable, production quality software systems

• Fully understand Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

• Familiarity with data engineering, especially for industrial domain

• Experience developing robotic or electro-mechanical systems, including control systems

• Experience in medical device manufacturing or regulated engineering environment

• Knowledge of software security principles and practices is plus

• Knowledge of control systems and industrial automation protocols (e.g., Modbus, OPC, Ethernet/IP) is plus

• Required Education and Training:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s in engineering (Software Engineering or Computer Science preferred)

  • 6+ years of software design and development experience (higher degree can offset years of experience)

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 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.

Mandatory Notices

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees
who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s
start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

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 compensation ranges are listed.