Robotics Software Engineer

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Sunnyvale, United States of America
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
$ 194K

Job location

Sunnyvale, United States of America

Tech stack

3D Rendering
C++
Linux
Kinematics
Object-Oriented Software Development
OpenGL
Software Architecture
Qt Modeling Language (QML)
QT
Sensor Fusion
Software Engineering
Robot Operating System
Information Technology
Production Code

Job description

  • Quickly learn an existing software codebase to implement and adapt the software stack
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with controls, mechanical, and software engineers to design, build, and iterate on exploratory prototypes
  • Design and lead experiments to methodically characterize system performance, accuracy, and reliability, and to de-risk key aspects of a novel robotic platform
  • Refine prototype software into robust, production-quality code
  • Architect clean, modular, and testable software interfaces and system designs for a distributed robotic platform
  • Contribute to the long-term software architecture and platform strategyDevelop and maintain formal design control documentation in compliance with medical device standards

Requirements

In this role, you will help develop a next-generation medical robotics platform. You'll collaborate within a small, fast-paced team to iteratively design and build complex robotic prototypes. The ideal candidate is a self-driven software engineer with strong problem-solving skills and deep expertise in robotics algorithms., * Deep expertise in C++, object-oriented programming, software architecture design, and testing

  • Strong working knowledge of robotics algorithms, including forward kinematics
  • Excellent communication skills
  • High levels of independence and technical ownership
  • Full-stack mentality, with flexibility to contribute to different areas of the codebase

Required Education and Training

  • MS or PhD in computer science, mechanical engineering, or equivalent, * Four years of experience developing software applications
  • Familiarity with development in a Linux environment
  • Experience developing software for medical devices
  • Experience with design documentation, including formal requirements and testing
  • Experience with GUI development (Qt/QML)
  • Experience with OpenGL and 3D rendering
  • Experience with state estimation and sensor fusion algorithms

Benefits & conditions

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.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on business need and/or on the selected candidate's experience, knowledge and skills. Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the candidate's qualifications, consistent with applicable law.

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. I'm interested I'm interested Privacy Notice

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