Senior Software Engineer - Build & Release

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.

As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Primary Function of Position

The Software Engineer reports to the DV5 Software Release Manager and works collaboratively with a cross-functional team to implement software and processes for build and release, continuous integration, and developer productivity.

The engineer should be an independent and fast-paced developer with excellent problem-solving skills, capable of producing robust, high-quality code in the face of rapidly changing requirements. The engineer should be very comfortable writing code in Python, managing branches with Git, and taking ownership of large, complex projects to support software development goals.

Essential Job Duties

• Drive new build and release initiatives, including improvements to continuous integration, developer productivity, and code quality
• Support integration of AI tools to build and release initiatives, including improvements to automation in the areas of feature/bug tracking, release management, and documentation
• Develop and maintain custom Git workflows for a large, highly dynamic repository
• Work closely with Software Managers, Developers and Test Engineers to maintain software release cadence, traceability, and quality
• Support the design and maintenance of developer environments, including Linux configurations and internal tool deployment

Required Education and Training

• Minimum Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related field with relevant experience

Required Skills and Experience

• Significant experience in software development with Python, Java or C/C++
• Experience troubleshooting complex systems in a software, manufacturing or systems engineering role
• Great communication and analytical skills
• Hands on experience with Linux
• Experience with software build and release processes
• Experience with creating high-quality technical documentation

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience working with embedded and/or electromechanical systems
• Hands-on experience developing CI/CD systems
• Experience with Git, Docker, Bazel, Jenkins, Elasticsearch, or Ansible
• Experience developing C/C++ on a variety of embedded platforms
• Experience with designing software products in an FDA or other regulated industry

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.

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.

Mandatory Notices

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

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 salary ranges are listed.