Staff Systems Software Engineer (Future Forward)

The Advanced Energy Software Group is seeking a passionate and eager Staff Software Engineer to join us in developing next-generation energy solutions. We are looking for a highly motivated and talented engineer who is not afraid to work across the full software stack, from kernel drivers to user interface layers, to help shape the software architecture of our products. Resourcefulness and agility are essential for this role: you will be expected to quickly adapt to new challenges, learn unfamiliar systems, and deliver innovative and robust solutions.

The Staff Software Engineer should be well-versed in the Linux operating system, networking, state machine implementation, and build systems. We seek an individual who takes pride in delivering high-quality, reliable work and follows a test-driven development approach.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Developing middleware for distributed system communication.
• Designing and implementing multi-threaded, distributed C/C++ applications.
• Building and maintaining embedded Linux software throughout the entire software lifecycle.
• Working closely with other software engineers to debug complex system issues spanning operating systems, middleware, and application layers.
• Implementing tools to aid in analyzing application performance, latency, and resource usage.
• Participating in and driving architectural discussions and decisions as well as leading design reviews.
• Creating clear and concise technical documentation.
• Owning software component development from requirement gathering to proposed solution to final implementation and validation.

Qualifications:

• Expert-level proficiency in C and modern C++.
• Strong hands-on experience with Linux-based development environments.
• Solid understanding of software architecture principles and design patterns.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Prior experience mentoring, coaching, or leading junior engineers.
• Experience with Qt and real-time operating systems is a plus.

Required Education and Training

• Minimum BSc degree in Computer science or adjacent technical field with 10 years of experience, or master’s degree with 8 years of experience, or PhD degree with 5 years of experience.

Working Conditions

•  International Travel 10%

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with safety-critical or high-reliability systems development.
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Familiarity with medical device standards IEC 62304 and ISO 14971 (Risk Management).
• Experience with multi-threaded, event-driven programming.
• Knowledge of embedded security principles and practices.

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

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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.