Sr Software Engineer, PlanPoint - job 1 of 3

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.
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Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Primary Function of Position

The Ion™ endoluminal system is Intuitive's new robotic platform for minimally invasive biopsy in the peripheral lung, with an initial goal of improving the early diagnosis of lung cancer. The Software Engineer (GUI) will design and implement a variety of new user-facing features for Ion, ranging from more traditional 2D GUI’s to interactive 3D virtual environments. In this role you will work closely with designers, clinical engineers, and other software developers to create world-class user experiences for the Ion platform to positively impact physician experience and patient outcomes. The ideal candidate is a self-directed and fast-paced GUI developer with excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for good software architectures and processes, capable of producing robust, high-quality code in the face of rapidly changing requirements.

Essential Job Duties

• Work as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced, start-up-like business unit
• Design and implement world-class GUI elements and workflows using Qt/QML and other tools in an embedded C++ environment
• Prototype new GUI elements and workflows, rapidly iterating to prove concepts or fail quickly
• Refine prototypes to production-quality software through rapid iterations
• Contribute to system and software architecture for the Ion platform
• Create requirements and formal test protocols for new features
• Stay up to date with latest UI development trends and technologies, and propose innovative solutions to enhance our software

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience developing and supporting user interfaces
• Exceptional working knowledge of C++ and object-oriented programming
• Familiarity with GUI development frameworks
• Familiar with development in a Linux environment
• Great communication skills and teamwork
• High levels of autonomy and technical ownership

Required Education and Training

BS in CS or related fields; MS or higher is a plus

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience developing user interfaces using Qt/QML
• Experience with graphics libraries such as OpenGL, OpenSceneGraph, Vulkan, QtQuick3D
• Experience with game engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine
• Experience with parallel programming and Cuda
• Experience working with software development methodologies and tools (CI, version control, issue tracking, agile, etc.)
• Experience working in a regulated software environment such as medical device

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.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

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 salary ranges are listed.

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

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.