Senior Software Engineer - Embedded UI (Qt / C++)

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Sunnyvale, CA, United States
13 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
4 years minimum
Compensation
$230,700.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Clean Code Principles 3D Computer Graphics Software C++ (Programming Language) Software Debugging Web Development Middleware Graphical User Interface Human-Computer Interaction Python (Programming Language) Object-Oriented Software Development OpenGL Software Architecture
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Qt (Software) Robotic Automation Software

Job description

  • Develop world-class digital interfaces. Develop simple and elegant interfaces and supporting infrastructure/middleware for the da Vinci product line, using Qt and other tools in an embedded C/C++ environment. Maintain superior development standards from prototypes through production.
  • Implement the visual language of the product. Collaborate with interaction and visual designers to produce beautiful and functional interfaces.
  • Contribute to system and software architecture. Work with other members of the engineering team to define the architecture and select the tools used for system graphical interfaces.
  • Explore new user interface technologies. Work with mechanical and electrical engineers to explore new user interface technologies. Rapidly iterate on prototypes of those technologies to assess feasibility and value.

Requirements

Our team works collaboratively within a cross-functional team to develop the graphical user interface for both existing and future robotic systems in the da Vinci product line. We are passionate about both the function and finish of digital interfaces, with expertise in a broad range of development environments. The ideal candidate is an independent and fast-paced developer with excellent problem-solving skills, capable of producing robust, high-quality code in the face of rapidly changing requirements.to build a coherent test and calibration strategy and develop software to implement the same., Required Education, Skills & Experience

  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years of experience and a Master’s degree; or equivalent experience
  • Experience with GUI development frameworks such as Qt
  • Fluent in object-oriented programming using C/C++
  • Experience developing and supporting digital interfaces
  • Demonstrated experience in multiple phases of the product development lifecycle including design, implementation, debug, verification, and maintenance
  • Passionate for delivering the best possible experience to the user

Preferred Skills & Experience

  • Experience working with Electrosurgical generators
  • Experience in scripting Python
  • Experience with 3D graphics frameworks (OpenGL, Vulkan, etc.)
  • Experience in web development

Additional Information

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.

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.

About the company

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.

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