Intuitive Surgical, Inc

Senior Software Engineer, Unity

Intuitive Surgical, Inc$130K — $155K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or similar field
  • Strong experience using C# and C/C++
  • Deep expertise in 3D simulation of physics phenomena
  • Experience with multi-end-effector and constraint-based kinematic systems
  • Strong understanding of 3D math: vectors, matrices, quaternions, etc.
  • Knowledge of simulation techniques and optimization strategies

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and optimize robot code for our digital twin applications
  • Profile and optimize performance across CPU, GPU, and memory for XR applications
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to simulate real-world robotic behavior
  • Make technical tradeoffs ensuring alignment with product goals and timelines
  • Contribute to architectural decisions and maintainability of codebase

Benefits

  • Market-competitive compensation packages
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
  • Inclusive work environment with diverse perspectives
  • Equity and incentive programs
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Health and wellness benefits
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Unity Engineer, with an emphasis on the Unity physics system and advanced kinematic chains utilizing inverse and forward kinematics.
We are looking for an engineer who combines deep technical expertise with sound engineering judgment. Someone who understands how to balance realism, performance, maintainability, and delivery timelines to consistently ship high-quality software.

Responsibilities
  • Evaluate the real-world robot code and apply it to optimize, improve, and expand the capabilities of our existing digital twin robot codebase
  • Profile, diagnose, and optimize performance across CPU, GPU, and memory for acceptable XR performance
  • Collaborate with engineers, designers, product owners, and subject matter experts to translate real-world robotic behavior into simulation
  • Evaluate technical tradeoffs and make pragmatic implementation decisions that support product goals and delivery schedules
  • Contribute to architectural decisions, coding standards, and long-term platform maintainability


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or similar field
  • Strong experience using C# and C/C++
  • Deep expertise of 3D simulation of one or more physics phenomena
  • Experience with multi-end-effector, constraint-based, or redundant kinematic systems
  • Deep understanding of 3D math: vectors, matrices, quaternions, jacobians, etc.
  • Understanding of fixed timestep simulation, interpolation, solver iterations, sub-stepping, and numerical stability, as well as multithreading, SIMD, and other optimization techniques
  • Proven experience joining and contributing to a large, existing production codebase
  • Strong understanding of software architecture, object-oriented design, and maintainable code practices
  • Located within an hour of our Sunnyvale, CA or Peachtree, GA offices.


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.

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 base compensation ranges are listed.

About Intuitive Surgical, Inc

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, and markets robotic products designed to improve clinical outcomes of patients through minimally invasive surgery, most notably with the da Vinci Surgical System. The company is part of the NASDAQ-100 and S&P 500. Intuitive Surgical has installed more than 5,000 surgical systems worldwide, and has more than 4,000 employees.
Learn more about Intuitive Surgical, Inc
Size
9,793 employees
Market Cap
$93.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+16.1%
Revenue
$4.3 billion
NASDAQ

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