Staff Clinical Applications Engineer

Primary Function of Position

The Staff Clinical Applications Engineer (CAE) will serve as a senior individual contributor focused on developing and delivering best-in-class training for Intuitives emerging robotic platforms. This role emphasizes enabling clinical users to transition from onboarding through independent proficiency by combining deep procedural understanding with advanced educational program design. The Staff CAE will act as a training architect and field expert ensuring early users have the knowledge confidence and support to integrate robotic technology safely and effectively into practice.

Essential Job Duties

Training Program Design & Delivery

• Develop and deliver comprehensive training curricula (workshops labs digital modules) tailored to physicians staff and internal stakeholders.
• Adapt training methods to multiple learning styles and procedural experience levels.
• Serve as lead faculty during live training simulation and case support.

Clinical & Procedural Expertise

• Provide advanced clinical and technical guidance during procedures ensuring safe and effective system use.
• Capture and synthesize training feedback from early users to refine curricula and drive adoption.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with engineering marketing medical affairs and commercial teams to align training with evolving product capabilities and workflow needs.
• Contribute training insights to evidence generation and product development cycles.

Thought Leadership & Mentorship

• Act as a senior mentor for CAEs and trainers sharing expertise in adult learning methodologies curriculum development and clinical education best practices.
• Support train-the-trainer initiatives to scale global education efforts.

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Experience

Required:

• Bachelors degree in a clinical scientific or engineering discipline or completion of a physician assistant (PA) program or a nursing degree (BSN or higher). Equivalent allied health training will also be considered. Advanced degrees (MS PhD MD NP etc.) are a plus but not required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in clinical training professional education or medical education within medical devices healthcare technology or related industries.
• Proven track record in designing and executing physician training programs including curriculum development lab-based training and digital education.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with KOLs and physician faculty driving procedure adoption through education.
• Strong procedural knowledge in minimally invasive techniques with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical training.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with R&D marketing sales and medical affairs to align training with product development and commercialization strategies.
• Exceptional presentation facilitation and adult learning skills; comfortable training audiences from novice to expert.

Preferred:

• Experience leading the design and implementation of global clinical or physician education programs including large-scale course deployment.
• Demonstrated success in building and scaling innovative training models such as simulation-based education mobile learning centers or digital learning platforms.
• History of engaging and developing physician faculty/KOLs to serve as trainers and advocates for new technologies.
• Recognition or awards from professional societies industry organizations or employers for excellence in education training or program innovation.

Working Conditions

• Must be available to work full-time and commute to Sunnyvale CA as needed.
• Ability to travel up to 5060% including nights and weekends as needed; must be located near a major airline hub.
• Primary Location: Remote

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

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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. 

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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.

Accommodation & Accessibility Notice:

Intuitive is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process please contact People Services at

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time