[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Intuitive jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Intuitive · Sunnyvale, CA # Future Opportunity -- Senior Robotic Algorithms and Controls Engineer Sunnyvale, CA, United States Full-time Senior individual contributor Operations Listed on Intuitive’s official careers site. Posted July 9, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Intuitive’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Intuitive/744000136910369-future-opportunity-senior-robotic-algorithms-and-controls-engineer) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Intuitive](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/) / Future Opportunity -- Senior Robotic Algorithms and Controls Engineer ## Job description Primary Function of Position 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. The successful candidate will have the technical depth to manage deep analysis problems and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team to drive future designs and improvements into the product. Roles & 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. ## Qualifications Skills, Experience, Education, & Training 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. Learn more about the compelling, collaborative work environment of the Ion Software Engineering Team here. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Jul 9, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 103 days - Location: Sunnyvale, CA, United States - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Intuitive’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Intuitive/744000136910369-future-opportunity-senior-robotic-algorithms-and-controls-engineer) ## More jobs at Intuitive ### [Corporate Development Senior Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/cb6e986eb9e6e1f664fe/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ### [Industrial Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/144b4dc55f5fac785503/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ### [Manager, Human Factors](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/d07ddeca20b0b6fbf76b/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ### [Manager, Industrial Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/151f1dba90823842e5c9/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Automotive Technician - Future Employment Opportunity](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/penske-automotive/jobs/94936ba803036f73369b/) Penske Automotive · Memphis, TN ### [Automotive Technician - Future Employment Opportunity](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/penske-automotive/jobs/d3b907ef67ab8d939cf5/) Penske Automotive · Phoenix, AZ ### [Future Opportunity Intern Environmental Health & Safety](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hershey/jobs/a4a43f87b8945ebddc0a/) The Hershey Company · Hershey, PA, US ### [Future Opportunity Grad Intern Finance (Summer 2027)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hershey/jobs/14b80f50395362497e01/) The Hershey Company · Hershey, PA, US ### [Robotic Technical Specialist - Leeds, AL](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hubbell/jobs/508f5796855bdb540767/) Hubbell · Leeds, AL, US [Jobs in Sunnyvale, CA](/locations/us/ca/sunnyvale/)[Jobs in California](/locations/us-ca/)[Operations jobs](/functions/operations/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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