Sunnyvale or Durham or Peachtree Corners Hybrid Employment USD 216,000 - 324,000 Yearly

Intuitive is hiring an Engineering Manager

About the Role

Intuitive is looking for a Sr Engineering Manager, XR to lead a technical product team creating training applications for surgical robotic systems. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with team management, guiding the development of interactive experiences across a variety of delivery platforms to increase access to best-in-class training for customers around the world.

What You'll Do

  • Lead the architecture of Unity-based interactive training applications, ensuring scalable solutions that are reliable and accessible across modalities such as VR and AR
  • Perform hands-on development of efficient, physics-based simulations in Unity
  • Write clear, maintainable code and help shape technical standards that support team success
  • Mentor and guide the software development team, fostering a collaborative culture where ideas are valued and continuous improvement is encouraged
  • Explore opportunities to use AI in ways that enhance development workflows and elevate user experience
  • Guide project planning, sprint execution, and milestone delivery in a steady, organized, and predictable way
  • Stay current with XR, AI, and Unity developments, especially those that strengthen quality and usability across devices

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent professional experience
  • 5+ years of Unity development, including hands-on XR work
  • 3+ years guiding teams or leading technical initiatives, with a focus on collaboration and shared success
  • Ability to design and build scalable, reliable systems that support high-quality user experiences
  • Strength in creating an environment where teams consistently deliver meaningful, well-crafted products
  • Clear and empathetic communication skills, with comfort engaging partners across technical and clinical domains
  • Proficiency with C#, Unity’s XR toolkit, performance optimization, and modern development practices

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with Meta Quest development, optimization, and deployment processes
  • Experience with Azure cloud services, agile methodologies, or DevOps practices
  • Additional strengths such as Unreal Engine development, web platform development, or experience in healthcare, robotics, or simulation
  • Experience building multiplayer or collaborative XR applications

Technical Stack

  • C#
  • Unity
  • Unity XR toolkit
  • VR
  • AR
  • AI

Team & Environment

You will lead a technical product team.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid role open to candidates in Sunnyvale, CA, Durham, NC, or Peachtree Corners, GA.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

Required Skills
C#UnityUnity XRVRARAISystem DesignTeam LeadershipProject ManagementSoftware Development
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Intuitive

Intuitive is a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care. Its technologies, like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion, have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.

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Job Details
Department Software Development
Category management
Posted 14 days ago