Job DescriptionPrimary Function of Position We are seeking a Staff Platform Software Engineer to join the software team within the Endoluminal business unit and help drive AI developer enablement initiatives across the company. The successful candidate will build and operate the backend systems that power APIs, data access, and developer workflows.
Essential Job Duties - Design and implement scalable backend services and APIs
- Develop data access layers and abstractions for consistent data consumption
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for services and infrastructure
- Implement automated testing strategies (unit, integration, performance)
- Define service reliability standards, including SLAs, retries, and fault tolerance
- Enable data discovery and access patterns across systems
- Partner with data and frontend engineers to deliver end-to-end solutions
- Continuously improve developer productivity through tooling and automation
QualificationsRequired Skills and Experience- Strong backend development experience (Go, Python, or similar)
- Experience designing REST and/or GraphQL APIs
- Knowledge of distributed systems and microservices architectures
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices (Git, pipelines, automated testing)
- Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Understanding of authentication, authorization, and API security
- Experience with performance tuning and scalability optimization
- Strong software engineering fundamentals and system design skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset
Required Education and Training - Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science or related field.
- Minimum of 8 years relevant experience in software platform engineering.
Working Conditions None
Preferred Skills and Experience - Experience working with medical devices or other regulated industries.
- Experience with defining and implementing data privacy requirements.
Additional 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.
