Sr Manager, Immersive Content

Sr Manager, Immersive Content (Finance)

Intuitive Surgical is a global leader in robotic‑assisted surgery and minimally invasive care. We develop technology such as the da Vinci surgical system and Ion system to transform how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide. Our team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators shares a single purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human.

Primary Function of Position

The Sr Manager, Immersive Content leads a product development team creating cutting‑edge immersive training applications for surgical robotic systems. This role combines hands‑on technical leadership with team management, driving the development of interactive Unity‑based experiences across multiple delivery platforms that will revolutionize user training for robotic surgical systems.

Success is measured by the team’s ability to consistently deliver reliable, high‑performance training applications on schedule; by adoption and effectiveness metrics of the training solutions; and by developing a cohesive, high‑performing technical team.

• Lead technical architecture and hands‑on development of Unity‑based immersive applications targeting multiple delivery platforms for product training scenarios.
• Design and implement scalable, high‑performance solutions that provide effective training experiences.
• Write clean, maintainable code and establish technical standards and best practices for the development team.
• Manage and mentor a product software development team, fostering a collaborative, high‑performance culture focused on rapid iteration and quality delivery.
• Manage or collaborate with 3D artists and designers.
• Pursue and critically evaluate opportunities for AI implementation to improve development processes and user experience.
• Drive project planning, sprint management, and delivery timelines to ensure consistent on‑time delivery of milestones.
• Interface with product managers to translate training requirements into technical solutions and user experiences.
• Present technical concepts, project status, and strategic recommendations to managers and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with other engineering and training teams to ensure comprehensive solution development.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide coaching, and create opportunities for professional development within the team.
• Stay current with XR and AI technologies, Unity platform updates, development best practices for HMD and mobile platforms, and emerging trends in serious games and medical simulation.
• Ensure software reliability, performance optimization, and seamless user experiences across all training applications.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of Unity development experience with demonstrated expertise in XR applications, preferably on Meta Quest platforms.
• 3+ years of technical leadership or management experience with a proven track record of successfully delivered projects in fast‑paced environments.
• Strong architectural skills with experience building scalable, reliable software systems that perform well under demanding conditions.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams to consistently deliver complex products to end users on time, aligned to business requirements, and within budget.
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including executives, product managers, and clinical professionals.
• Experience with C#, Unity’s XR toolkit, XR performance optimization, and modern software development practices.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in cross‑functional team environments.
• Deep understanding of Meta Quest platform development, optimization, deployment processes, and performance requirements is an advantage.
• Azure cloud services experience (compute, storage, networking) is an advantage.
• Background in agile development methodologies and modern Dev Ops practices is an advantage.
• Experience with Unreal Engine development in addition to Unity expertise preferred.
• Web development…