Software Engineer - Emulation and Automated Test

About the role

The Multiport Software Group within Intuitive has an immediate opening for a Software Engineer to support automated test and the internal da Vinci emulator. You will be on the team responsible for building, deploying, and supporting our automated test framework which includes developing our system emulator and hybrid hardware-in-the-loop setups.

A successful candidate must excel in a high-energy focused team environment and must balance delivery of new features, supporting existing features, and tracking system changes. An excellent candidate can rapidly learn the large complex and continually evolving systems, through direct experimentation with the existing system. A deep sense of shared responsibility and shared reward is required, as is the ability to make work fun and interesting.

Essential Job Duties

• Expand the functionality of the internal da Vinci emulator by faithfully emulating embedded computers, microcontrollers, sensors, FPGAs, or physics models.
• Maintain operation of automated test rigs. The primary task involves debugging the integration of multiple software systems within the test rig.
• Assist in the development of an internal test framework for informal continuous integration and formal verification and validation of system software.
• Learn and explore the continuously evolving da Vinci system software and firmware.

Required Education, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of 2 years of experience; or Master's degree with no experience; or equivalent work experience
• Experience understanding and debugging complex systems
• Knowledge of Software Engineering and Computer Science fundamentals
• Experience using Python and C++
• Proficient communication skill and the ability to collaborate with a diverse range of talented engineers

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.

Mandatory Notices

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.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government's licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan ("TCP") (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).

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.

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.

Accommodation & Accessibility Notice

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.