[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 # Clinical Applications Engineer, Fluorescence Imaging Sunnyvale, CA, United States Full-time Healthcare & Clinical Listed on Intuitive’s official careers site. Posted October 13, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Intuitive’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Intuitive/744000155330819-clinical-applications-engineer-fluorescence-imaging) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Intuitive](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/) / Clinical Applications Engineer, Fluorescence Imaging ## Job description Fluorescence Imaging at Intuitive Surgical The Fluorescence Imaging Team at Intuitive is developing imaging agents designed to work seamlessly with Intuitive's robotic platforms and Firefly imaging technology. The agents have the potential to highlight critical anatomy and disease in real time—giving surgeons additional and clearer information at the moment decisions matter most and helping improve surgical procedure outcomes for patients. Primary Function of Position The Clinical Applications Engineer (CAE) serves as the field-based clinical and technical expert for Intuitive's fluorescence imaging ecosystem. The role is responsible for supporting clinical trial execution through site training, procedural support, and workflow optimization. The CAE works directly with surgeons, pathologists, study coordinators, and clinical trial sites to ensure consistent implementation of protocol-defined imaging procedures and collection of high-quality clinical data. Clinical Site Training and Procedural Support Train surgeons, pathologists, research coordinators, and site personnel on protocol-defined imaging procedures. Provide on-site technical support during fluorescence imaging procedures and early site adoption. Serve as the primary field resource for imaging workflow implementation and troubleshooting. Support investigator meetings, site initiation visits, and training/retraining activities. Clinical Workflow Development and Optimization Develop expertise in surgical, pathology, and specimen-processing workflows. Identify workflow challenges affecting endpoint assessment or data quality and integrity. Partner with sites to optimize specimen handling, imaging acquisition, pathology correlation, and documentation procedures. Data Quality and Endpoint Assessment Support Ensure protocol-defined imaging assessments are executed consistently. Review imaging, pathology, and procedural data for completeness and quality. Identify protocol deviations and data quality issues. Support implementation of monitoring and quality review procedures. Pathology Correlation and Reference Standard Support Support specimen mapping and pathology correlation workflows. Facilitate communication between surgical and pathology teams. Ensure consistent application of pathology-related study procedures. Data Interpretation and Analysis Support Support review of imaging performance and endpoint data. Collaborate with Clinical Development, Biostatistics, and Data Science teams. Provide field-based insights into workflow optimization to ensure high data quality. ## Qualifications ### Skill/Job Requirements BS or MS in Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Science, Nursing, Life Sciences, or related field. Minimum 5 years supporting clinical trials, imaging products, or surgical technologies. Experience working directly with physicians and clinical trial sites. Strong understanding of pathology workflows and clinical data collection. Ability to travel up to 80% during study startup and enrollment ramp-up. Highly collaborative and works well in a remote team environment Good level of English, spoken and written. Effective communication skills including oral, written and interpersonal. - Strong situational awareness Experience working with highly complex technical systems and/or working in a critical patient care setting with physicians and support staff - Ability to process large amounts of data and translate information into actionable insights Desire to learn and build new skills - Ability to travel up to 60%, located near a major airline/rail hub, and ability to work nights and weekends as needed - Ability to independently prioritize and manage travel logistics, and complete associated administrative tasks in a timely manner - Ability to travel on a moment’s notice and support cases across varying geographies; comfortable booking and utilizing all forms of travel ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 13, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 20, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Sunnyvale, CA, United States - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Intuitive’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Intuitive/744000155330819-clinical-applications-engineer-fluorescence-imaging) ## More jobs at Intuitive ### [Clinical Program Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/ea6acc676f56fedde60a/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ### [Clinical Research Engineer - Future Forward](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/a2dc803a67570ae5e405/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ### [Clinical Trial Assistant](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/3e0b1a276b4b1d3a463d/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Sr Applications Security Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortinet/jobs/7940caff22f49de233be/) Fortinet · Sunnyvale, CA, United States ### [Clinical Applications Team Lead - MI](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ge-healthcare-technologies/jobs/b738f3ad209bfc40d8b9/) GE HealthCare Technologies · Remote, United States of America ### [Clinical Applications Specialist, Invasive Cardiology](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ge-healthcare-technologies/jobs/cdded139aad86168602c/) GE HealthCare Technologies · Remote, Washington, United States of America ### [Applications Engineer - E2](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/4d469c6287c136b9f3dd/) Lockheed Martin · Marietta, GA ### [Internship – Applications Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/infineon-technologies/jobs/a370eb0a4ae71d4f3ba2/) Infineon Technologies · Andover, MA [Jobs in Sunnyvale, CA](/locations/us/ca/sunnyvale/)[Jobs in California](/locations/us-ca/)[Healthcare & Clinical jobs](/functions/healthcare-clinical/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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