Intuitive Surgical, Inc

Staff Systems Software Engineer (Future Forward)

Intuitive Surgical, Inc$130K — $180K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Expert-level proficiency in C and modern C++
  • Strong hands-on experience in Linux-based environments
  • Solid understanding of software architecture principles
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Prior experience mentoring or leading junior engineers
  • Experience with Qt and real-time operating systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Develop middleware for distributed system communication.
  • Design and implement multi-threaded, distributed C/C++ applications.
  • Build and maintain embedded Linux software throughout its lifecycle.
  • Debug complex system issues across operating systems, middleware, and application layers.
  • Implement tools to analyze application performance and resource usage.
  • Drive architectural discussions and lead design reviews.
  • Create clear technical documentation.
  • Own software component development from requirements to implementation.

Benefits

  • 10% international travel opportunity
  • Market-competitive compensation packages
  • Potential for incentives and equity
  • Collaborative and agile work environment
  • Opportunity to mentor junior engineers.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Advanced Energy Software Group is seeking a passionate and eager Staff Software Engineer to join us in developing next-generation energy solutions. We are looking for a highly motivated and talented engineer who is not afraid to work across the full software stack, from kernel drivers to user interface layers, to help shape the software architecture of our products. Resourcefulness and agility are essential for this role: you will be expected to quickly adapt to new challenges, learn unfamiliar systems, and deliver innovative and robust solutions.

The Staff Software Engineer should be well-versed in the Linux operating system, networking, state machine implementation, and build systems. We seek an individual who takes pride in delivering high-quality, reliable work and follows a test-driven development approach.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Developing middleware for distributed system communication.
  • Designing and implementing multi-threaded, distributed C/C++ applications.
  • Building and maintaining embedded Linux software throughout the entire software lifecycle.
  • Working closely with other software engineers to debug complex system issues spanning operating systems, middleware, and application layers.
  • Implementing tools to aid in analyzing application performance, latency, and resource usage.
  • Participating in and driving architectural discussions and decisions as well as leading design reviews.
  • Creating clear and concise technical documentation.
  • Owning software component development from requirement gathering to proposed solution to final implementation and validation.


Qualifications

Qualifications:
  • Expert-level proficiency in C and modern C++.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Linux-based development environments.
  • Solid understanding of software architecture principles and design patterns.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Prior experience mentoring, coaching, or leading junior engineers.
  • Experience with Qt and real-time operating systems is a plus.


Required Education and Training
  • Minimum BSc degree in Computer science or adjacent technical field with 10 years of experience, or master's degree with 8 years of experience, or PhD degree with 5 years of experience.


Working Conditions
  • International Travel 10%


Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Experience with safety-critical or high-reliability systems development.
  • Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
  • Familiarity with medical device standards IEC 62304 and ISO 14971 (Risk Management).
  • Experience with multi-threaded, event-driven programming.
  • Knowledge of embedded security principles and practices.


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.

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.

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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