Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Product Security

Intuitive • Sunnyvale, CA

8h

About The Position

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive . As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care , our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion —have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide. We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world. The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life. If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare , you’ll find your purpose here. Primary Function of Position This role will contribute broadly to the Product Cybersecurity organization by improving the overall security posture of Intuitive’s products, infrastructure, and services throughout their lifecycle. The position involves designing and developing security features and mitigations and supporting deployment of the infrastructure with a focus on manufacturing and supply chain security. This role works collaboratively across multiple teams and product groups to ensure high-quality, secure products that meet regulatory and organizational standards within a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in cybersecurity, product security engineering or related field with a University degree; or 6 years experience and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including hardware security, software security, network/infrastructure security, cryptography, and security testing and verification
• Proficient in programming and scripting languages such as Python, C/C++ and Bash
• Experience with developing and debugging Linux and network solutions
• Proficiency in secure coding practices, code analysis, and secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) principles
• Knowledge of common web and application security vulnerabilities and mitigation methods (e.g., OWASP Top Ten)
• Familiarity with security protocols and technologies such as PKI, HSM, public key cryptography, TCP/IP, SSL/TLS, and network security
• Strong documentation and communication skills, with ability to effectively collaborate across teams
• Ability to prioritize and work efficiently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement product security features, mitigations, and tools
• Respond to infrastructure-related escalations, diagnose issues, and implement effective fixes
• Conduct security reviews including architecture reviews, code reviews, and vulnerability assessments
• Develop and maintain security policies, processes, procedures, and documentation such as requirements, test reports, risk analyses, and standard operating procedures
• Support cross-functional teams and third-party vendors in addressing security concerns and compliance with security laws and regulations
• Drive continuous improvement of security processes, policies, and overall risk posture
• Prepare and communicate real-time security status updates and reports to key stakeholders
• Stay current with evolving security threats, technologies, and best practices through formal and self-directed learning

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior