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# Senior Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
- **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $230,700.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Communications Protocols, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Scripting, Serial Peripheral Interface, Git, Build Tools, Jenkins
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Intuitive/744000147025667-senior-embedded-software-engineer

## About the Role

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will work with a group of talented and dedicated people to improve and extend Intuitive's surgical robotic product lines. The successful candidate will contribute to the Product Engineering team, with a focused contribution on embedded software for the ION robotic bronchoscopy platform. As a member of the team, you will be involved in supporting and maintaining the existing platform. The successful candidate must excel in a high-energy small, focused team environment, be able to drive to solutions from rough requirements, and have a commitment to high product quality. Quick learning and a desire to understand requirements and create solutions are essential to become a valuable integrator and system developer. A strong sense of shared responsibility and shared reward is required. Supporting you will be a development and management team that knows and cares about what you are doing and wants you to succeed., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field and 8+ years of experience; or Master's degree and 6+ years of experience.

 * Expertise in developing and debugging firmware and software in C and C++.
 * Proficiency in Python for scripting, testing, application and tool development.
 * Experience with embedded communication protocols, including I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, and TCP/IP networking.
 * Demonstrated expertise in debugging embedded systems, with a track record of isolating and resolving issues at the mechanical, hardware, and software component level.
 * Proven ability to build and maintain cross-functional relationships, evidenced by participation in at least two major multi-department projects or initiatives.

Preferred qualifications

 * Demonstrated experience participating in all phases of the product development lifecycle, including design, implementation, debugging, verification, validation, and transfer to manufacturing.
 * Experience with modern software lifecycle tools (JIRA, Git, Jenkins).
 * Experience with build systems such as CMake and Emake.
 * Proven experience implementing and troubleshooting fiber optic communication interfaces in embedded systems.
 * Experience supporting commercial medical devices in the field.

## Description

* Maintain and enhance the existing embedded software across multiple hardware boards, ensuring high reliability, performance and improvements in customer experience.
 * Conduct root cause analysis and implement solutions for issues in released products.
 * Provide technical support for deployed medical devices, including troubleshooting firmware and system issues as well as investigating and resolving customer complaints.
 * Work closely with hardware and test teams to support the complete lifecycle of medical device systems.
 * Generate and maintain technical documentation including design descriptions, test protocols, and change history in accordance with internal and regulatory guidelines.
 * Ensure all designs meet rigorous quality and safety standards per the Intuitive Quality Management System.