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Entry LevelFull-timeC++API
Salary Range
$51,000 - $69,000 /year
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Our team designs and builds the embedded platform software infrastructure that supports critical performance, safety, and user-facing features of the da Vinci™ Surgical System, Intuitive’s flagship product. We’re looking for an experienced Sr. Embedded Software Engineer to join our team. This role will focus on operating system internals, resource management, and system architecture for our next-generation robotics platform. You will take technical ownership of our OS Abstraction Layer (OSAL) framework and design robust resource-allocation mechanisms to ensure system reliability and safety across multiple operating system environments.
Essential Job Duties
• Design and development of product-focused, rock-solid, C/C++ software in a heterogeneous, multi-processor SoC/FPGA/real-time embedded environment.
• Design and implement resource allocation frameworks for system processes and applications.
• Develop contract-based resource management systems with enforcement mechanisms for: Memory budgets, CPU time and scheduling guarantees, I/O bandwidth, and device access.
• Support the design of monitoring and enforcement infrastructure to detect and handle resource violations.
• Architect, implement, and maintain the OSAL framework supporting Linux, QNX RTOS, and bare-metal environments.
• Ensure OSAL API consistency and portability across all supported operating systems.
• Work directly with Linux kernel interfaces, QNX microkernel APIs, and bare-metal system programming.
• Optimize system performance through careful resource allocation and scheduling strategies
• Debug complex multi-threaded and multi-process system issues.
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About Intuitive
Intuitive is a leading innovator in the field of advanced surgical technology, specializing in the development and deployment of robotic-assisted surgical systems. Operating at the intersection of healthcare and engineering, the company has been at the forefront of transforming surgical procedures since its inception. Founded in Silicon Valley, Intuitive has established itself as a pioneer in minimally invasive surgery, leveraging cutting-edge robotics to enhance precision, control, and visualization in the operating room. Their commitment to innovation has made them a trusted name in the medical technology sector, serving healthcare providers and patients worldwide. The company’s flagship product, the da Vinci Surgical System, is a state-of-the-art robotic platform designed to enable complex surgeries with enhanced dexterity and reduced patient trauma. Key features include high-definition 3D visualization, intuitive controls, and articulating instruments that mimic the human hand with greater precision. Intuitive’s solutions are primarily targeted at surgeons, hospitals, and medical centers seeking to improve surgical outcomes, reduce recovery times, and minimize complications. Their systems are used across various specialties, including urology, gynecology, general surgery, and cardiothoracic procedures. Intuitive has achieved significant milestones, including becoming the global leader in robotic-assisted surgery with a substantial market share. Their systems have been utilized in millions of procedures, demonstrating the transformative impact of their technology on modern medicine. A unique value proposition of Intuitive lies in its relentless focus on continuous innovation, supported by extensive research and development efforts. By combining advanced engineering with a deep understanding of clinical needs, Intuitive has redefined the possibilities of surgical care, setting new standards for safety, efficiency, and patient-centered outcomes.
