- Robot type
- Surgical and Medical
- Location
- SunnyvaleCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Hardware
- Posted
- Jul 9, 2026
Full-time
Future Opportunity -- Senior Robotic Algorithms and Controls Engineer
Job description
Systems Analysts (Robotic Control Engineers) are primarily responsible for generating, tuning, and debugging the key algorithms associated with Intuitive Surgical products and providing technical analytic assistance to other engineering groups. As a member of the Systems Analyst team working on the Ion Endoluminal System (Intuitive’s platform for minimally invasive biopsy in the peripheral lung), you will work on both robotic algorithms and the development of tools and software infrastructure that support those algorithms.
Job responsibilities
- Evaluate complex electro-mechanical devices for dynamic safety and clinical risk.
- Design software algorithms for new products and existing field products.
- Design software tools and infrastructure that enable research and development of new algorithms.
- Perform comprehensive testing to ensure the quality and performance of algorithms.
- Facilitate mechanical, hardware, and software integration of new products.
- Document and pursue intellectual property.
- Improve group workflow through building tools and teaching others.
- Support and track system performance as it moves from design to manufacturing.
Job requirements
- C/C++ and Matlab programming skills. Knowledge of Python is a plus.
- Demonstrate sound engineering judgment and technical skills in problem solving – both software and hardware
- Experience in hardware and software integration of complex electromechanical systems
- Demonstrate intuitive understanding of mechanical phenomena with ability to do rigorous modeling and analysis.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Ability to collaborate across disciplines and work autonomously when necessary.
- PhD (preferred) or MS in robotics-related field.
- Preferred 5+ years of experience in related field.