Primary Function of the PositionIn this role, you will help develop a next-generation medical robotics platform. You'll collaborate within a small, fast-paced team to iteratively design and build complex robotic prototypes. The ideal candidate is a self-driven software engineer with strong problem-solving skills, deep expertise C++ and robotics algorithms.
Essential Job Duties- Quickly learn an existing software codebase to implement and adapt the software stack
- Collaborate cross-functionally with controls, mechanical, and software engineers to design, build, and iterate on exploratory prototypes
- Design and lead experiments to methodically characterize system performance, accuracy, and reliability, and to de-risk key aspects of a novel robotic platform
- Refine prototype software into robust, production-quality code
- Architect clean, modular, and testable software interfaces and system designs for a distributed robotic platform
- Contribute to the long-term software architecture and platform strategyDevelop and maintain formal design control documentation in compliance with medical device standards
- Develop and maintain formal design control documentation in compliance with medical device standards
Job DescriptionRequired Skills and Experience- Deep expertise in C++, object-oriented programming, software architecture design, and testing
- Strong working knowledge of robotics algorithms, including forward kinematics
- Excellent communication skills
- High levels of independence and technical ownership
- Full-stack mentality, with flexibility to contribute to different areas of the codebase
Required Education and Training- MS or PhD in computer science, mechanical engineering, or equivalent
Working ConditionsPreferred Skills and Experience- Four years of experience developing software applications
- Familiarity with development in a Linux environment
- Experience developing software for medical devices
- Experience with design documentation, including formal requirements and testing
- Experience with GUI development (Qt/QML)
- Experience with OpenGL and 3D rendering
- Experience with state estimation and sensor fusion algorithms
QualificationsAdditional InformationDue 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.
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.
