Intuitive

Healthcare

SeniorSoftwareEngineer-EmbeddedUI(Qt/C++)

Sunnyvale, California, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Senior Software Engineer - Embedded UI (Qt / C++) at Intuitive. Skills: Embedded UI development, Qt, C++. Develop world-class digital interfaces. Develop simple and elegant interfaces and supporting infrastructure/middleware for the da Vinci product line, using Qt and other tools in an embedded C/C++ environment”

What You'll Achieve.

Improve outcomes around the world; Make surgery smarter, safer, and more human; Help care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Problems you'll solve

Excellent problem-solving skills

Eligibility Requirements

May require proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19, May be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status, Final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s or 6 years of experience and a Master’s or equivalent experience, Experience with GUI development frameworks such as Qt, Fluent in object-oriented programming using C/C++, Experience developing and supporting digital interfaces, Demonstrated experience in multiple phases of the product development lifecycle including design, implementation, debug, verification, and maintenance, Passion for delivering the best possible experience to the user

Nice to Have

Experience working with Electrosurgical generators, Experience in scripting Python, Experience with 3D graphics frameworks (OpenGL, Vulkan, etc. ), Experience in web development

What You'll Do.

Develop world-class digital interfaces

Develop simple and elegant interfaces and supporting infrastructure/middleware for the da Vinci product line

using Qt and other tools in an embedded C/C++ environment

Maintain superior development standards from prototypes through production

Implement the visual language of the product

Contribute to system and software architecture

Explore new user interface technologies

Rapidly iterate on prototypes of those technologies to assess feasibility and value

Build a coherent test and calibration strategy and develop software to implement the same

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Works collaboratively within a cross-functional team; Collaborate with interaction and visual designers to produce beautiful and functional interfaces; Work with other members of the engineering team to define the architecture and select the tools used for system graphical interfaces; Work with mechanical and electrical engineers to explore new user interface technologies

Full Job 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. Primary Function of the Position Our team works collaboratively within a cross-functional team to develop the graphical user interface for both existing and future robotic systems in the da Vinci product line. We are passionate about both the function and finish of digital interfaces, with expertise in a broad range of development environments. The ideal candidate is an independent and fast-paced developer with excellent problem-solving skills, capable of producing robust, high-quality code in the face of rapidly changing requirements.to build a coherent test and calibration strategy and develop software to implement the same. Essential Job Duties * Develop world-class digital interfaces. Develop simple and elegant interfaces and supporting infrastructure/middleware for the da Vinci product line, using Qt and other tools in an embedded C/C++ environment. Maintain superior development standards from prototypes through production. * Implement the visual language of the product. Collaborate with interaction and vis

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