Senior Manager, Software Engineering - Advanced Energy - Intuitive (Intuitive Surgical)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary software engineering team focused on energy‑efficient control systems for robotic surgical devices.
• Define architecture and drive implementation of embedded, real‑time software using C++ and Python on Linux‑based platforms.
• Collaborate with hardware, mechanical, and clinical teams to integrate power management solutions that meet safety and regulatory standards.
• Establish and enforce agile development processes, continuous integration, and automated testing to ensure high‑quality releases.
• Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and risk mitigation while aligning technical decisions with product strategy.

Requirements

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership or people‑management role.
• Strong expertise in C++, Python, and embedded Linux development for real‑time, safety‑critical systems.
• Proven track record delivering complex robotics or medical device software, including knowledge of regulatory compliance (e.g., IEC 62304).
• Experience with agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to influence technical direction across diverse teams.