Senior Vision Software Engineer

Company: Intuitive Surgical
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: June 16, 2022

Job Description:

Company DescriptionAt Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints. As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves. Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways.We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential. Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.Job DescriptionPrimary FunctionThe vision systems analyst group is a part of the core technology engineering group at Intuitive. - The goal of the group is to deliver the highest image quality to our surgeons for all our da Vinci robot systems. - The focus of the group is mainly on the imaging algorithms, algorithmic tuning and calibration of the endoscopes, displays, and illuminator needed to accomplish excellent image quality. - The vision systems analyst group works to define the light source, optics, sensor, displays, and algorithms used on the da Vinci robotic systems to ensure high surgical image quality.The successful candidate will have a strong software development and integration skills and will enjoy working collaboratively with a team. - The individual will help drive the software architecture and will be involved in all aspects of the software development cycle: from early prototypes, to optimizing code, to testing and debugging, to integration with the da Vinci platform, to seeing their product be used in a clinical setting.This individual must possess a strong ability to work in teams with shared responsibility on complex projects, be motivated to explore new directions, have energy to get over tough problems, and have a strong sense of individual ownership.No prior medical device experience is required for this position.Roles and Responsibilities Create testing platforms for the development of image processing algorithmsBuild simulation environments for optimizing and defining various specificationsOptimize algorithms to support image processing in real timeDefine software architecture to be used across the group and organizationDeliver superb video quality to cliniciansObtain and iterate surgical feedback into designsPrepare and review patent applicationsSupporting formal risk analysis and documentation for regulatory submissionsSupporting verification and validation of the vision systemQualificationsSkill/Job RequirementsBS, MS or PhD (MS or PhD preferred) in computer science, electrical engineering, physics or related degreeMinimum 6 -years of industry experienceDemonstrated skill at solving complex engineering problemsStrong background and experience with Matlab, C/C++ and object-oriented designAbility to write clean, scalable and easy to maintain codeAbility to develop across different platforms including Linux and WindowsComfortable with writing and testing code that interfaces to hardware and bring up new hardware systemsAble to optimizing code when needed to improve system performanceWillingness to learn CUDA and GPU program (experience is a plus)Willingness to learn about camera sensors, image processing and displays (experience -is a plus)Experience working in a regulated industry or on mission critical applications a plusAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.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 Employment 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.We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws. Shift : Day Travel : NoneJob SummaryJob number: 215445Date posted : 2022-05-25Profession: Product Engineering & DesignEmployment type: Full-time

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