Intuitive

Healthcare

UserInteractionTestEngineer

Sunnyvale, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“User Interaction Test Engineer at Intuitive. Skills: User Interaction Testing, Python Scripting, SQA Methodologies. Collaborate with designers, analysts, developers. Develop and implement test strategies”

What You'll Achieve.

ensure the highest quality of our robotic surgical products; achieving high-quality releases; enhancing end user experiences

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Problems you'll solve

root cause analysis capabilities; analyze logs and system behavior to debug complex issues

Eligibility Requirements

proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19, subject to U.S. export controls

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum of 5 years of experience and a Bachelor's or 3 years of experience and a Master's or a PhD without or equivalent experience, experience developing Python-based test scripts for functional testing of user interface features, Excellent knowledge of software development life cycle, SQA methodologies and practices, Experience in developing test protocols, test reports, reporting and tracking defects, root cause analysis capabilities with the ability to analyze logs and system behavior to debug complex issues, Experienced in testing complex systems encompassing multiple software and hardware components, preferably with FDA-regulated products

Nice to Have

FDA-regulated products

What You'll Do.

Collaborate with designers

Develop and implement test strategies

and execute test protocols

and release test reports

Champion continuous improvement

Log and manage issues in defects tracking system

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

work closely with cross-functional teams—including product user interaction design, software development, systems & instruments analysis, human factors, clinical, quality, and regulatory teams; partnering with development and cross-functional teams to facilitate debugging and resolution; facilitating cross-functional communication

Communication Scope

cross-functional communication

Process & Methodology

managing dependencies, ensuring adherence to tight timelines

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. As a User Interaction Test Engineer on the Multiport System & Release team, you will be responsible for all aspects of system-level user interfacing software verification test activities through the product / software development life cycle to ensure the highest quality of our robotic surgical products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams—including product user interaction design, software development, systems & instruments analysis, human factors, clinical, quality, and regulatory teams—to drive the definition and execution of robust test strategies and comprehensive test designs. Your role requires understanding the system from both technical and user perspectives. The ideal candidate excels in a focused, high-energy team environment, demonstrating strong accountability and ownership. Responsibilities * Collaborate closely with user interaction designers, system analysts, and developers to ensure requirements are fully testable, traceable and aligned with verification strategies. * Develop and im

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