Sr Software Test Automation Engineer

• Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated tests methods and test protocols for software applying to complex medical device software.
• Maintain and enhance existing test automation frameworks and scripts.
• Collaborate closely with developers and other QA members, driving continuous improvements in our testing processes and results.
• Influence and negotiate with software developers to deliver important interfaces between test automation and product software.
• Develop requirement/specifications and perform validation for test automation tools.
• Identify, report, and help resolve defects and inconsistencies with the tests/framework.
• Support formal Verification and Validation activities (perform test execution, write reports, verify JIRA tickets).
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Contribute to code reviews and support automation best practices within the team.
• Prepare and maintain test documentation, including status reports and metrics on automation efforts., 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.

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This position requires an individual with strong technical and interpersonal skills, the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with highly technical peers, and the capability to manage work load among multiple priorities. The primary focus of the position is on developing test automation using an established test automation framework for formal verification and validation of Ion software. The role will also include hands on verification/validation, root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and formal design control documentation., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline and 6+ years' experience (or Master's degree with 4+ years' experience).

• Proven experience in test automation, software development, or software test.
• Proficiency in writing code in at least one programming language and ability to ramp up quickly on other languages as needed.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing tools/frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, test planning, test case design, software testing types (unit, integration, functional, regression).
• Experience with Defect Tracking and Requirements Traceability tools.
• Excellent communication (verbal and presentation) and documentation skills.
• Ability to work with limited guidance in a fast paced environment.
• Possess excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Creative mindset to design efficient and comprehensive automated tests.
• Troubleshooting mindset, an ability to systematically and effectively break down a system or process into subparts to identify failure mechanisms.

Ideally, a candidate would also have:

• Experience integrating with existing software in a variety of languages (C/C++, Matlab, Python, Go, batch scripting, etc.).
• Experience with Medical Design Control processes.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN).
• Experience with Bug Tracking tools.
• Experience with Requirements Management Tools.
• Experience with Test Management Tools.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and processes.

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies-like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion-have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide. We're a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world. The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful-because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life. If you're ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you'll find your purpose here.