Sr MLOps Engineer

Primary Function of Position

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the infrastructure and tools necessary to support the entire machine learning lifecycle, from development to deployment. You will work closely with ML engineers and software developers across Intuitive to ensure that machine learning models are seamlessly integrated into our systems and deliver value  ideal candidate is an independent and fast-paced engineer with excellent problem-solving skills and practical working knowledge of modern ML development techniques.

• Bootstrap and maintain a production-grade Kubernetes cluster, including CNI networking and storage integration
• Deploy and configure ML orchestration tooling (e.g., Metaflow) and artifact/dataset storage solutions to support reproducible ML workflows
• Validate GPU node health and configuration across heterogeneous hardware (B200, L40S, A6000, V100), including driver/CUDA standardization and topology checks
• Design and execute team migration playbooks, working directly with engineering teams to port workflows, migrate datasets/artifacts, and roll out tool updates
• Write and maintain runbooks, architecture documentation, and disaster recovery procedures
• Participate in on-call rotation and incident response for platform-level issues
• Collaborate with IT/Security on identity integration, access control, and compliance requirements
• Continuously evaluate and adopt infrastructure best practices for reliability, cost, and developer experience

• 3+ years of experience in infrastructure, Dev Ops, or MLOps roles, or equivalent practical experience
• Demonstrated experience operating Kubernetes in production (networking, storage, RBAC, troubleshooting)
• Strong scripting/automation skills in Python and/or Bash; comfort with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Ansible, Helm, Terraform, or similar)
• Hands-on experience with at least one distributed storage system (S3, MinIO, Net App, or similar)
• Experience building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Git Lab CI, ArgoCD, or equivalent)
• Solid understanding of Linux systems administration and networking fundamentals
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to write clear runbooks and migration guides
• High degree of autonomy and comfort working across the full stack, iteratively building solutions

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience

• Experience with ML orchestration frameworks (Metaflow, MLflow, Kubeflow, or similar)
• Familiarity with GPU infrastructure (NVIDIA drivers, CUDA, NVLink/NUMA topology, MIG partitioning)
• Prior experience in a regulated industry (healthcare, finance, or similar) where auditability and access control are critical
• Experience leading or supporting large-scale infrastructure migrations with multiple stakeholder teams

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

U.S. Export Controls

Disclaimer:

In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government's licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (TCP) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee'sstart date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.

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