Sr. Software Engineering Manager

Company Description

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.

Job Description
Primary Function of Position

The Senior Software Engineering Manager will lead a team of software engineers building the network connectivity software that powers Intuitive's flagship surgical robotic platforms and its next-generation surgical robotics line. This is an opportunity to make a direct, lasting impact on how surgical systems connect, update, and stay serviceable at global scale - work that ultimately helps surgical teams and patients around the world.

The successful candidate will contribute broadly to the IoMT & Platform Integration group, with a specific focus on managing the development of network connectivity software for Intuitive's surgical platforms.

As a senior leader, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, development, and maintenance of system-side connectivity software - spanning telemetry, remote software updates, remote service monitoring, and fleet-wide configuration management - as part of a holistic digital solution offered to our customers. You will manage and mentor your team, setting an ambitious technical vision while ensuring they are aligned with project goals, and foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and excellence.

You will also be responsible for guiding the team through planning, development, integration, and evaluation phases to deliver high-quality software solutions that scale across our current and next-generation surgical platforms.

A successful candidate must excel in leading high-energy teams, possess strong communication skills, and demonstrate the ability to balance independent decision-making with collaborative problem-solving. The ability to rapidly learn existing systems and drive creative yet practical solutions from rough requirements is essential. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including product management, architecture, and quality assurance to ensure successful project execution on some of the most technically ambitious platforms in surgical robotics.

Essential

Job Duties

• Lead and mentor a team of junior and senior software engineers in designing and developing network connectivity software, including but not limited to system telemetry, remote software update, remote service monitoring, and central configuration management (CCM) fleet capabilities for surgical platforms.
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle, from concept through implementation, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to your team, promoting best practices in software design, coding standards, and agile methodologies.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide feedback, and support the professional growth of your team members.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and risks to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, translating complex technical concepts into clear business terms.
• Ensure compliance with applicable medical device regulations and cybersecurity standards throughout the software development lifecycle.

Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience

• Proven track record of managing teams developing complex software systems.
• Proficiency with modern C++ and embedded Python programming languages
• Experience in developing for embedded Linux (e.g. Yocto)
• Strong understanding of network connectivity protocols, best practices in API…