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# Senior Machine Learning Engineer

- **Company:** Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
- **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $167,300.0 - $240,700.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Vision, C++ (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Object-Oriented Software Development, OpenCV, Tensorflow, Sensor Fusion, Pytorch, Insight Segmentation and Registration Toolkit
- **Published:** June 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1b4c511b4996482b

## About the Role

Do you have a Master's degree?, * Master degree and 4 years of experience; or a PhD and 1 or more years of experience; or equivalent

experience

 * Demonstrated expertise in medical image analytics, computer vision,

or machine learning

 * Exceptional working knowledge of Python and/or C++ programming
 * Great communication, presentation, and documentation skills
 * High levels of autonomy and technical ownership

Preferred Qualifications.

 * Expertise in object-oriented programming
 * Knowledge of one or more of the following libraries and tools:

PyTorch, TensorFlow, ITK, OpenCV, or other image insights toolkits

 * Project experience in medical devices or another regulated industry

## Description

The Ion endoluminal system is Intuitive's new robotic platform for
minimally invasive biopsy in the peripheral lung, with an initial goal of
improving the early diagnosis of lung cancer. The Ion R&D team is looking
for a gifted engineer to contribute to our PlanPoint software and robot
navigation, which together guide our physician users through the 3D
structure of the lung, to take a biopsy at a target location. As a machine
learning engineer on the Ion project, you will join a small team of experts in
medical imaging, robotics, and software. You will play a lead technical role,
working to conceptualize, design, and evaluate new solutions for medical
image insights. You will contribute across the product development life
cycle, taking algorithm concepts from initial prototypes to production
software.
Responsibilities:

 * Work as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced, start-up-like

business unit

 * Develop new algorithms and software implementations for computer

vision, sensor fusion, registration, machine learning, etc
Prototype and iterate on designs, develop tests, and deliver high-
quality software in Python and/or C++

 * Participate in failure mode assessment, to identify and implement

robust hazard mitigation strategies

 * Maintain practical knowledge of state-of-the-art computer vision and


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