Sr. Software Engineering Manager

Intuitive•Sunnyvale, CA

About The Position

The Senior Software Engineering Manager will lead a team developing network connectivity software for Intuitive’s current and next-generation surgical robotic platforms. The role focuses on system-side connectivity capabilities—including telemetry, remote software updates, remote service monitoring, and fleet-wide configuration management—as part of a digital solution for customers. The manager will oversee software design, development, maintenance, integration, and evaluation, while setting technical direction and helping the team deliver high-quality, scalable solutions. This senior leadership role includes mentoring engineers, aligning the team’s work with project goals, and fostering collaboration and innovation. The manager will work with product management, architecture, quality assurance, and other stakeholders to define requirements and execute projects. The role also requires ensuring compliance with applicable medical device regulations and cybersecurity standards throughout the software development lifecycle.

Requirements

Proven track record managing teams that develop complex software systems.
Proficiency with modern C++ and embedded Python programming languages.
Experience developing for embedded Linux, such as Yocto.
Strong understanding of network connectivity protocols, API design best practices, and system integration.
Hands-on experience with cloud services such as AWS, GCP, or Azure supporting connected embedded devices.
Experience with medical device cybersecurity practices, including threat modeling, secure communications, and vulnerability management, consistent with FDA premarket cybersecurity guidance.
Experience working in an agile development environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
Comfort presenting to large or small groups.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
10 or more years of software engineering experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience with medical device software development lifecycle practices such as IEC 62304, including design input, design output, traceability, and risk analysis.
Experience across product development lifecycle phases, including design, implementation, debugging, verification, validation, and transfer to manufacturing or service.
Experience designing software products in an FDA-regulated or other regulated industry, or for mission-critical applications.
Experience with MQTT or other event-driven/pub-sub messaging protocols for fleet-scale IoT telemetry.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor junior and senior software engineers developing network connectivity software for surgical platforms, including telemetry, remote software updates, remote service monitoring, and central configuration management fleet capabilities.
Oversee the full software development lifecycle, from concept through implementation, to deliver high-quality solutions on time.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and align work with business objectives.
Provide technical leadership and promote best practices in software design, coding standards, and agile methodologies.
Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and support team members’ professional growth.
Manage project timelines, resources, and risks.
Communicate with stakeholders at all levels and translate complex technical concepts into clear business terms.
Ensure compliance with applicable medical device regulations and cybersecurity standards throughout software development.
Guide the team through planning, development, integration, and evaluation for current and next-generation surgical platforms.