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Intuitive • Sunnyvale, California, United States
Salary: $138,000 - $233,600 / year
Role & seniority: Senior System Test Engineer, Multiport System & Release team
Stack/tools: system engineering; software verification and validation (V&V); test strategy and design; automated test scripts (Python); test reporting and traceability; issue tracking; embedded electro-mechanical systems
Define and develop robust test strategy and comprehensive test design for system software
Design, develop, and execute test protocols and automated scripts; generate reports and traceability for requirements
Log/manage issues with development and cross-functional teams; analyze data, identify trends, and recommend design improvements
6+ years in testing complex electro-mechanical or robotic systems
Strong foundation in system engineering, SQA, and software principles; understanding of system software architecture
Troubleshooting skills for embedded software and electromechanical systems
Experience planning/executing Verification & Validation for medical devices under quality/regulatory standards
Excellent verbal/written communication; Python proficiency
Leadership/people-management experience
Location & work type: Onsite; Day shift; fully onsite role (Region-based salary ranges apply)
Company Description
It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.
We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.
The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.
If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.
Job Description
Job Description
Quality Counts at Intuitive. As a Senior System Test Engineer within the Multiport System & Release team, you will be responsible for all aspects of system level software verification test activities to ensure the high quality of the robotic surgical products. You will closely collaborate with cross-functional teams, including but not limited to product interaction design, development, systems analysts, human factors, clinical, quality and regulatory teams. You will understand the system from both a technical perspective and the user’s viewpoint, and drive definition and development of robust test strategy and comprehensive test design. The successful candidate must excel in a focused, high-energy team environment with accountability and ownership.
Essential Job Duties
Clear understanding of system user interaction requirements, contribute to requirements discussions Well understanding of system architecture design and risks, contribute to change impact analysis, identify design/testing gaps Define and develop robust test strategy, and comprehensive test design Design, develop and execute test protocols and automated test scripts for system software functional verification, generate test reports and trace report for all requirements under test Log and manage issues in the issue tracking system, work with development and cross-functional teams to debug. Analyze test data, identify non-conformance trends, generate concise executive summaries, and recommend design improvements.
Qualifications
Required Education And Training
Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Physics, or other technical fields A minimum of 6+ years of experience in testing complex electro-mechanical or robotic systems
Required Skills And Experience
Strong foundation in system engineering, SQA, software principles, good understanding of system software architecture Strong trouble shooting and problem-solving skills on complex embedded software and electromechanical systems Strong experience in the planning and execution of Verification and Validation (V&V) activities for medical devices, under quality and regulatory compliance Excellent verbal and written communications skill Working experience with Python Leadership skill/experience is preferred
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
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 government’s 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 employee’s start 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.
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.
Base Salary Range Region 1: $162,400 - $233,600
Base Salary Range Region 2: $138,000 - $198,600
Shift: Day
Workplace Type: Onsite - This job is fully onsite.