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Intuitive • Sunnyvale, California, United States
Salary: $130,400 - $187,600 / year
Role & seniority: Senior System Test Engineer, Multiport System & Release team
Stack/tools: Python; system/software engineering/SQA fundamentals; verification and validation (V&V) for medical devices; embedded electro-mechanical systems; issue-tracking and cross-functional collaboration; test strategy and design
Design and implement comprehensive manual and automated test strategies for functional, integration, regression, coexistence, and end-to-end user journeys
Develop and execute end-to-end test protocols for user interaction features; participate in design reviews; identify edge cases beyond requirements
Drive continuous improvement of verification workflows, automation coverage, and test metrics; log and manage issues with cross-functional debugging
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Physics, or related technical field
6+ years testing complex electro-mechanical/robotic systems
Strong Python programming and software/system engineering fundamentals
Experience planning/executing V&V for medical devices (regulatory/compliance)
Troubleshooting skills for embedded software and electromechanical systems; excellent communication
Automation test development beyond manual testing
Healthcare regulatory experience and familiarity with medical device standards
Experience with cross-functional collaboration in regulated environments
Location & work type: Onsite, Da
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
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, software 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
Partner closely with user interaction designers, system analysts, and developers to ensure testable requirements. Identify edge use cases which are not defined in requirements Participate in design reviews and provide verification‑centric input Design and implement comprehensive, robust manual and automated test strategies for functional, integration, regression, coexistence, and user journey focused E2E testing Design, develop and execute test protocols for end-to-end user interaction features Champion continuous improvement by optimizing verification workflows, automation test coverage, and test metrics to increase efficiency and overall software reliability Log and manage issues in the issue tracking system, work with development and cross-functional teams to debug
Qualifications
Required Education and Training
Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Physics, or other technical field A minimum 6+ years of experience in testing complex electro-mechanical or robotic systems
Required Skills And Experience
Strong experience with Python programming. 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
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: $153,300 - $220,700
Base Salary Range Region 2: $130,400 - $187,600
Shift: Day
Workplace Type: Onsite - This job is fully onsite.