[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 # Senior Embedded Software Engineer Sunnyvale, CA, United States Full-time Senior individual contributor Software Engineering Listed on Intuitive’s official careers site. Posted September 2, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Intuitive’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Intuitive/744000147025667-senior-embedded-software-engineer) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Intuitive](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/) / Senior Embedded Software Engineer ## Job description Senior Embedded Software Engineer The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will work with a group of talented and dedicated people to improve and extend Intuitive’s surgical robotic product lines. The successful candidate will contribute to the Product Engineering team, with a focused contribution on embedded software for the ION robotic bronchoscopy platform. As a member of the team, you will be involved in supporting and maintaining the existing platform. The successful candidate must excel in a high-energy small, focused team environment, be able to drive to solutions from rough requirements, and have a commitment to high product quality. Quick learning and a desire to understand requirements and create solutions are essential to become a valuable integrator and system developer. A strong sense of shared responsibility and shared reward is required. Supporting you will be a development and management team that knows and cares about what you are doing and wants you to succeed. ### Essential Job Duties Maintain and enhance the existing embedded software across multiple hardware boards, ensuring high reliability, performance and improvements in customer experience. Conduct root cause analysis and implement solutions for issues in released products. Provide technical support for deployed medical devices, including troubleshooting firmware and system issues as well as investigating and resolving customer complaints. Work closely with hardware and test teams to support the complete lifecycle of medical device systems. Generate and maintain technical documentation including design descriptions, test protocols, and change history in accordance with internal and regulatory guidelines. Ensure all designs meet rigorous quality and safety standards per the Intuitive Quality Management System. ## Qualifications ### Qualifications Required Education, Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field and 8+ years of experience; or Master's degree and 6+ years of experience. Expertise in developing and debugging firmware and software in C and C++. Proficiency in Python for scripting, testing, application and tool development. Experience with embedded communication protocols, including I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, and TCP/IP networking. Demonstrated expertise in debugging embedded systems, with a track record of isolating and resolving issues at the mechanical, hardware, and software component level. Proven ability to build and maintain cross-functional relationships, evidenced by participation in at least two major multi-department projects or initiatives. Preferred qualifications Demonstrated experience participating in all phases of the product development lifecycle, including design, implementation, debugging, verification, validation, and transfer to manufacturing. Experience with modern software lifecycle tools (JIRA, Git, Jenkins). Experience with build systems such as CMake and Emake. Proven experience implementing and troubleshooting fiber optic communication interfaces in embedded systems. Experience supporting commercial medical devices in the field. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 2, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 48 days - Location: Sunnyvale, CA, United States - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Intuitive’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Intuitive/744000147025667-senior-embedded-software-engineer) ## More jobs at Intuitive ### [Embedded Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/816d7607a90621a138bc/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ### [Equipment Engineering - Software](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/eeaf460bea4e0faeee68/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ### [Full Stack Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/be8565ad80229ea176ab/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ### [Future opportunities - Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Video Systems](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/0a522f8aa90651d773c1/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Principal Embedded Software Development Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortinet/jobs/031aef8e04f3e4c669c0/) Fortinet · Sunnyvale, CA, United States ### [Senior Embedded Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortinet/jobs/1a3994ea7628b22b8262/) Fortinet · Sunnyvale, CA, United States ### [Software Engineer II – Embedded Software](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/9325424177b18e460029/) BAE Systems · Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States ### [Embedded Software Engineer - E2](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/e85fa115f60962740773/) Lockheed Martin · Hanover, MD ### [Embedded Software Engineer - E2](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/7715b7028087a3b485d6/) Lockheed Martin · Owego, NY OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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