Software Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Software Engineer with at least 5 years of experience to join Professional Education and Program Services (PEPS) at Intuitive. The ideal candidate will drive technical strategy build scalable cloud-native infrastructure and own complex systems end-to-end using our React/TypeScript and Python stack on AWS and GCP. You will establish SDLC best practices build and integrate AI/LLM-powered automation solutions and provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams.

Essential Job Duties

• Drive technical strategy architectural decisions and long-term vision for PEPS applications and the broader Intuitive engineering organization.

• Own large-scale systems and multiple interconnected components ensuring alignment and integration across departments.

• Build and manage cloud-native infrastructure on AWS and GCP leveraging Kubernetes and Docker to support PEPS application scalability and reliability requirements.

• Design scalable secure and maintainable systems architecture with strong focus on reliability and performance.

• Establish and evolve CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows to accelerate platform delivery velocity and operational stability.

• Define and implement SDLC best practices standardized workflows code reviews and quality assurance protocols.

• Develop migrate and maintain high-performance web applications using React TypeScript and unifying existing Intuitive tools into the PEPS platform.

• Troubleshoot test and optimize core product software applications and databases to ensure stability and efficiency.

• Act as technical lead on major cross-functional initiatives balancing deep technical expertise with system-level strategy.

• Mentor developers facilitate technical discussions and translate complex concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Experience

• Proficient in front-end technologies: HTML CSS JavaScript/TypeScript with deep expertise in React (primary UI framework)

• Strong hands-on experience with for back-end services; experience building RESTful and event-driven APIs in a microservices architecture

• Experience with database systems (SQL and NoSQL) role-based access control and user session management

• Solid expertise in AWS and GCP including managed services (ECS/EKS Lambda Cloud Run) and multi-cloud deployment patterns

• Deep understanding of containerization (Docker Kubernetes) CI/CD pipelines and observability tooling; experience integrating AI/LLM APIs (OpenAI Anthropic or equivalent) and building AI-assisted workflows

Nice to Have

• Experience with Python for scripting data pipelines or ML model integration

• Mobile development experience (React Native iOS or Android)

• Hands-on experience building AI/ML-powered software products including LLM API integration prompt engineering or embedding ML models into production applications

Required Education and Training (As applicable - Specific education and training that an individual must possess in order to successfully perform in job)

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in web application development.

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.

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

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR 743.13(b)) some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employeeswho are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the governments licensing process can take 3 to 6 months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (TCP) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employeesstart date which may or may not be flexible and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

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.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidates experience knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidates 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time