Intuitive is looking for a Senior Software Engineer specializing in User Interface to develop embedded software and graphical user interfaces for complex surgical robotic systems. You will join a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by the purpose to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Your work will be challenging and deeply meaningful, with the potential to change lives.
What You'll Do
- Design, implement, debug, and verify software and user interfaces using Qt and other tools in an embedded C++ environment.
- Collaborate with a cross-functional team of user interaction designers, clinical engineers, and robotic controls engineers to iteratively refine implementations.
- Perform formal risk analysis and develop software mitigations.
- Document software requirements, specifications, and verification protocols according to Intuitive’s development guidelines.
What We're Looking For
- 5-7 years of experience with commercial embedded software development.
- Hands-on engineering experience with proven ability to work well in a team environment.
- Experience with all phases of the product development lifecycle, including design, implementation, debug, verification, validation, and transfer to Manufacturing.
- Experience with Object-Oriented development in C++.
- Experience with GUI development.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Software, Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering; a Master's degree is preferred.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Qt/QML.
- Experience with QNX.
- Experience with 3D Graphics frameworks (e.g., OpenGL).
- Experience with embedded Linux development.
- Experience with Python.
- Experience designing software products in an FDA or other regulated industry.
Technical Stack
- C/C++
- Qt, QML
- QNX
- OpenGL
- Embedded Linux
- Python
Team & Environment
You will work on a cross-functional team including user interaction designers, clinical engineers, and robotic controls engineers.
Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, prohibiting discrimination and harassment.



