Intuitive is looking to build and evolve the embedded networking and connectivity software that underpins its surgical robotic platforms to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human.
Requirements
- Strong proficiency in Python, with meaningful experience in C/C++ for system services, tooling, or integration
- Solid experience with network protocols and system design patterns
- Proven ability to debug and support production systems
- Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments (e.g., Yocto, QNX, VxWorks)
- Experience integrating embedded systems with AWS or similar cloud platforms
- Experience with asynchronous and multi-threaded systems
- Exposure to cybersecurity concepts (TLS/SSL, PKI, certificates, secure transport)
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain embedded networking software running on robotic or IoT systems
- Implement and evolve communication mechanisms using protocols such as TCP/IP, HTTP, WebSockets, MQTT, gRPC, or pub/sub models
- Contribute to system architecture that balances performance, reliability, security, and long-term maintainability across hardware generations
- Support fielded products, including root cause analysis and resolution of complex production issues
- Enable robust device-to-platform and device-to-cloud integration, primarily with AWS-based infrastructure
- Design connectivity with awareness of latency, bandwidth, uptime, and operational constraints typical of embedded systems
- Design software that meets security, safety, and reliability expectations appropriate for surgical systems
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field (Master’s preferred)
- 8+ years of hands-on experience developing software for embedded, robotic, or IoT systems
- Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills
- 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
- 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
